Friday February 08, 2013: on this day

February 08, 2013 was the 39th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 08, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 08, 2013, who was born and died on February 08, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Thrift Shop by Macklemore), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Inside Combat Rescue) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 2013?


February 08, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2013 can also be written as 2/8/2013 in the US and as 8/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: more than 110 people have been killed by the syrian army in syria.
  • The syrian army in syria has killed over 110 people nationwide.
  • Iraqi insurgency after the u.s. withdrawal: at least 29 people are killed and 69 more are injured in a string of bombings in central iraq. these include twin blasts in baghdad’s kadhimiya neighbourhood as well as hilla.
  • A string of bombings has killed at least 29 people in central iraq and injured 69 more. this includes twin blasts in baghdad’s kadhimiya neighbourhood as well as hilla.
  • Conflict in northern mali (2012-present:): a suicide bomber in north mali explodes in gao killing one soldier. french and chadian forces take back tessalit in the north.
  • One malian soldier is injured when the country's first suicide bomber explodes in gao. the french and chadian forces in the north retake tessalit.
  • War in north-west pakistan -: 16 people are killed and 27 more injured by a bomb that was dropped on a market in kalaya, capital city of orakzai agency (pakistan).
  • Nigerian sharia conflict: nine women are killed in kano, nigeria. reports state that all were involved in polio vaccination policies and were likely killed by boko haram, an islamist group that has threatened to attack those who are involved in vaccines.
  • Nine women were shot to death in kano, nigeria. reports state that all nine victims were involved in a polio vaccination campaign. they were also likely killed by boko haram, an islamist group that has threatened to attack those who are involved in vaccinations.
  • Readers are a bit confused by the cover of lucy maud montgomery's anne of green gables. the orphan with "very thick, decidedly ruddy hair" is transformed into a blonde buxom farmgirl with come-hither eye. this comes after the controversy surrounding sylvia plath’s new cover of the bell jar, which depicts a young woman applying makeup.
  • The united states court of appeals, federal circuit hears appeals in u.s. patent cases. this case, cls bank v. alice may help to raise standards in patentability for computer software, financial services, and business methods.
  • February 2013, nor'easter: a huge blizzard strikes the northeastern united states, canada and the southeastern areas of canada. more than 5,000 flights are cancelled, and over 600,000 people lose power.
  • A ferry carrying 100 people crashes in the meghna river, bangladesh's munshiganj district near dhaka.
  • Authorities are looking into how hackers gained access to george h. w. bush's e-mail accounts, as well as the accounts of several close relatives and friends.
  • Two people are killed in a murder-suicide near salt lake city, usa, on interstate 80.
  • Protests in bangladesh 2013: more than 100,000 people march in bangladesh to demand justice for the atrocities of the bangladesh liberation war.
  • Protests in greece 2010-2013: while demonstrations, protests, and rallies against government decisions to shut down or downgrade schools, hospitals and schools continue, more than 7,000 people including students march peacefully in ierapetra (crete) holding candles and torch to protest the imminent closure of one of the two technical schools and the sole hospital in the region.
  • Tunisia's funeral for the opposition politician chokri belad takes place amid massive protests. general strike declared. all flights are suspended and tunis airport is closed.
  • Tpb afk - the pirate bay away from keyboard is a documentary film about the trial of internet piracy at the pirate bay.
  • Scientists are concerned that pandemrix, an influenza vaccine manufactured by glaxosmithkline, may have contributed to an increase in narcolepsy cases in europe.
  • A blizzard kills at least 18 and leaves hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in the northeastern united states and parts of canada.[77]

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February 08, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $474.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.35
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.97

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 92.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0023 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9172 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2325 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 123.85 JPY

February 08, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Aalen : 1 - 1
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Dresden : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Sabadell : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio GFCO - Dijon : 0 - 2
  • Auxerre - Tours : 3 - 2
  • Caen - Sedan : 2 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Guingamp : 3 - 1
  • Clermont - Le Mans : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Paris SG - Bastia : 3 - 1
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February 08, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 08, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 2013 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 2013.

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Who was born on February 08, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 2 months old,

or 134 months and 11 days old,

or 584 weeks

or 4088 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2013?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 08, 2013.

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February 08, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 2013:

  • Giovanni Cheli

    Ecumenical and roman catholic theologian from italy.

  • Nevin Scrimshaw

    American professor of nutrition, food scientist and institute professor emeritus at massachusetts institute of technology.

  • James DePreist

    American conductor and educator (b. 1936).

  • Maureen Dragone

    American journalist and author.

  • Ian Lister
  • Knut Nesbø

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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February 08, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 2013:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2013:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  3. - Ho Hey
  4. - I Knew You Were Trouble
  5. - Scream & Shout

February 08, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - Diamonds
  3. - F**kin Problems
  4. - Girl On Fire
  5. - Suit & Tie

February 08, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2013 was Limbo by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Limbo
  2. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  3. - Por Que Les Mientes?
  4. - Y Ahora Resulta
  5. - Cabecita Dura

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February 08, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

February 08, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Inside Combat Rescue

Inside Combat Rescue

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

Adopted

Adopted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Kevin Avery

Do No Harm

Do No Harm

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Harry Wiland

Side Effects

Side Effects

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Euphoria

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

February 08, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Creatures

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This is the first book in a series of lush gothic fantasy books for younger readers of Charlaine and Cassandra Clare.

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander

Proof of Heaven

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This is the #1 New York Times bestseller about a neurosurgeon's near-death experience. It is for readers of 7 Lessons from Heaven. Near-death experiences have been reported by thousands of people, but scientists argue that they are impossible.

The Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter

The Third Bullet

By:

Bob Lee Swagger returns to a thrilling thriller that has been fifty years in the making. . . It is not even an idea.

The Forgotten by David Baldacci

The Forgotten

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Paradise is a place where everything is possible. The FORGOTTENArmy Special Agent John Puller, however, is the best. Puller, a combat veteran, is the man that the U.S.

Thomas Jefferson by Jon Meacham

Thomas Jefferson

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NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * The Washington Post* Entertainment Weekly * The Seattle Times* St.

February 08, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dr. Luigi

Dr. Luigi

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Chucky: Slash & Dash

Chucky: Slash & Dash

Platform: iOS

Genre: Endless runner

Publisher: Universal Studios

Exstetra

Exstetra

Platform: Nintendo 3DS PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing game

Armored Core: Verdict Day

Armored Core: Verdict Day

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Mech simulation, real-time strategy, action

Publisher: JP FromSoftware

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation Vita, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Revolution Software

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Who was the US President on February 08, 2013?

On February 08, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 2013?

On February 08, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2013?

On February 08, 2013 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for February 2013?

February 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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