Wednesday May 13, 2015: on this day

May 13, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2015 can also be written as 5/13/2015 in the US and as 13/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 2015 in May 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on May 13, 2015:

• Syrian civil war: hezbollah & syrian army win strategic territories in qalamoun mountains north of damascus. these were previously held by opposition groups, notably al-nusra front.
• Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying members of the ismaili shia muslim community in karachi, pakistan. the attack killed at least 44 and injured a dozen. (pakistan tribune),
• According to the government of iraq, abdul rahman mustafa mohammed, second-in-command of islamic state of iraq and the levant, was killed during an airstrike in northern iraq.
• Afghanistan war: gunmen storm a kabul guesthouse that is used by locals and foreigners. this sets off a gun battle between police and the gunmen. the gunmen kill at least eight people, 16 of whom are rescued, and 100 remain inside. (thomson reuters foundation).
• Yemen crisis: five-day truce in yemen begins as aid groups, including iran seek access to yemen's ports, airports, and ports. recent aid from the iranian red crescent was blocked by saudi arabia.
• Two soldiers were killed and three others injured when a military reservist opened fire on a south korean military base.
• Japanese carmakers nissan and toyota recall 6.5 million vehicles because of concerns about exploding airbags.
• According to the united states department of agriculture, more than 40% of honeybee colonies died during the previous year. honey bees are vital to the nation's agricultural production.
• International conglomerate danaher plans to purchase pall water filtration company for us$13.8 million and to separate its industrial businesses into a new company.
• After yesterday's earthquake that killed at least 63 people in nepal and 17 others in northern india, rescue efforts in nepal have resumed. (bbc),
• 2015 philadelphia train crash: seven people were killed and more than 200 others were injured in the accident. (wcau), (us news and world report). search teams recover the blackbox. (afp via news24). reports suggest that the train traveled at speeds exceeding 100 mph (161 km/h), which is twice the limit for the curve.
• Seven people are killed in the accident, and more than 200 others were injured. (wcau),
• The black box was recovered by search teams.
• According to reports, the train traveled at speeds exceeding 100 mph (161 km/h), which is twice the limit for the curve.
• 2015 valenzuela fire: 72 people are killed in a fire that engulfed a rubber sandal factory located in valenzuela city. this is a northern suburb near manila, philippines.
• Rescue workers try to rescue at most 15 gold miners who were trapped in floods at a mine in colombia's caldas department.
• The vatican signs a treaty recognising the palestinian state.
• Major general godefroid niyombare declared a coup in burundi, and established a "national rescue committee". president pierre nkurunziza wants to return from tanzania.
• Burundi police open fire on protestors in bujumbura against president pierre nkurunziza's third term bid.
• Major general godefroid niyombare has ordered the closing of bujumbura international airport as well as all other land borders.
• Radio publique africaine was one of the most listened to radio stations. bbc
• Nauru, a small nation, temporarily bans facebook. this is supposedly to protect young people.
• Shooting of tony robinson - demonstrators protest peacefully against a wisconsin prosecutor's decision not to bring charges against the officer who shot & killed a 19 year-old.
• South korea claims that north korea executed its defense chief hyon yong cho with an anti-aircraft weapon.
• With the usa freedom act passing 338-88 (79%), the united states house of representatives voted unanimously to end mass collection of americans' telephone data. it is less likely that the bill will pass through the senate.
• At the 2012 summer olympics, athletics: due to tyson gay's positive test result, the u.s. men’s 4x100m relay won a silver medal at london's 2012 summer olympics.

May 13, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 13, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $171.24

Exchange Rates on May 13, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8803 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6354 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2311 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1951 CAD

May 13, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Fenerbahce - Erciyesspor : 1 - 1
• Gaziantepspor - Rizespor : 1 - 2
• Trabzonspor - Bursaspor : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 13, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 2015 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 May 13, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 04:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

• Robert Pattinson

  An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

• Debby Ryan

  Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

• Bea Arthur

  Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

• Stephen Colbert

  American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

• Dennis Rodman

  American basketball player, an american athlete.

• Harvey Keitel

  American actor and producer.

• Ritchie Valens

  After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

• Sunny Leone

  Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

• Iwan Rheon

  Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

• Joe Louis

  American heavyweight boxer.

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You are 8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 12 days old,

or 467 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3270 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 2015?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 13, 2015.

Famous people died on May 13, 2015:

• Nina Otkalenko

  In ussr, 800-meter runner (9 world records).

• David Sackett

  American-canadian physician and academic (b. 1934).

• Gainan Saidkhuzhin

  Russian cyclist (b. 1937).

• Earl Averill

  Jr.

• Robert Drasnin

  American clarinet player and composer (b. 1927).

• Marisa Volpi
• Carlo Montagna
• Gianni Rescigno
• Romolo Ferri
• Rasmus Larsen
• Arlette Thomas

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

• Gary Cooper

  American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

• Doris Day

  American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

• Margot Kidder

  Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

• Leatrice Joy

  Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

• Dan Blocker

  Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

• Wealthy Astor

  Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

• Kathleen Kennedy

  Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

• Amais Mabini

  Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

• Malik Ambar

  Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

• Rehman

  Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

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Holidays on May 13, 2015:

• Our Lady of Fatima
• Rotuma Day in Fiji.
• World Fair Trade Day (2006).
• Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
• Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 2015:

• Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
• Saint John the Silent
• Saint Gerald of Villamagna
• Saint Robert Bellarmine
• Saint Servatus
• Saint Rolanda

May 13, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
4. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

May 13, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle
5. Flo Rida Featuring Sage The Gemini & Lookas - G.D.F.R.

May 13, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 13, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. J Balvin - Ay Vamos
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Romeo Santos - Hilito
5. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Hablame de Ti