How long ago · Year
Time since 2011
2011 featured the retirement of the NASA Space Shuttle fleet, the death of Osama bin Laden, the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the Arab Spring. Clock from January 1, 2011.
Time elapsed
15 years, 7 months, 27 days ago (5,718 total days).
Anchor date: Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011 began 15 years, 7 months, and 27 days ago (5,718 total days) as of today — anchor Saturday, January 1, 2011.
Quick facts
- Year
- 2011
- Anchor
- January 1, 2011
- US President
- Barack Obama
- Space history
- Space Shuttle Atlantis flies final mission STS-135
- National security
- US Navy SEALs operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan
Age if born in 2011
Someone born in 2011 is currently 15 years old (turning 15 on their birthday in 2026, and turning 16 in 2027).
How we calculate
Year pages measure elapsed time from January 1 of that year (noon local interpretation), not from every event inside the year. For a specific day — D-Day, 9/11, moon landing — use the matching entity page.
Anchor: 2011-01-01
What else around this year
- 2011-03 Magnitude 9.1 earthquake and tsunami strike Tohoku region of Japan.
- 2011-05 President Obama announces the death of Osama bin Laden.
- 2011-07 Space Shuttle Atlantis completes STS-135, ending the 30-year Shuttle Program.
- 2011-09 Occupy Wall Street protests begin in Zuccotti Park, New York City.
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FAQ
How many years ago was 2011?
Use the live clock above for exact years, months, and days since January 1, 2011.
When did the Space Shuttle program end?
The Space Shuttle program officially ended on July 21, 2011 when Atlantis touched down at Kennedy Space Center.
What was the population of the United States in 2011?
The US population in 2011 was approximately 311 million.
How do I calculate age for someone born in 2011?
Use the US5 Age Calculator to see precise age breakdown in years, months, weeks, and days.