Thursday October 13, 2016: on this day

October 13, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 287th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 2016 can also be written as 10/13/2016 in the US and as 13/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on October 13, 2016:

• Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),
• After two incidents in which missiles were fired at vessels of the united states navy in the red sea, the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze against houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen, the u.s. military launched tomahawk cruise missiles. (reuters),
• Boko haram: negotiations were held between the nigerian president and islamist militants to release 21 of the 270 schoolgirls kidnapped by boko haram in chibok in nigeria in 2014. there are still 218 victims.
• Negotiations between nigeria's president and islamist militants resulted in 21 of the 270 schoolgirls released by boko haram in chibok in nigeria in 2014. 218 other victims remain unaccounted for.
• Bob dylan, an american singer-songwriter, wins the nobel prize in literature.
• Unesco has declared the western wall an islamic site and has resisted mentioning its connection with jewish culture. more than half of the countries voting chose to abstain.
• In a major move to counter corporate tax inversions the obama administration's treasury department enacts regulations that combat earnings stripping, a key tax-reduction technique.
• 2016 atlantic hurricane season. hurricane nicole strikes bermuda at category 3. this makes it the strongest hurricane ever to hit the british overseas territory (bosnia) since hurricane fabian in 2003. (the weather channel).
• Hurricane nicole strikes bermuda at category 3, making it the strongest hurricane ever to hit bermuda since hurricane fabian in 2003. (the weather channel)
• As flood waters rise, hurricane matthew brings 22 deaths to north carolina. governor pat mccrory said that places that were under 12 feet of water at the beginning of the storm had less than a foot of water.
• As flood waters rise, the death toll in north carolina has risen to 22. governor pat mccrory said that places with a foot of water at the beginning of the morning were now under 12 feet.
• Three others are also killed in a plane crash near kelowna (bc).
• After 34 years of being part of the commonwealth of nations, the maldives has decided to leave the organization. they claim that the commonwealth of nations treated them unfairly and unjustly.
• Antonio guterres, the former portuguese prime minister, was officially appointed as the next secretary general by the united nations general assembly. (bbc),
• Proposed second scottish independence referendum. brexit: nicola sturgeon, the leader of scotland, will introduce a bill to launch a new referendum that will determine the country's final status.
• Nicola sturgeon, the leader of scotland, will introduce a bill to launch a new referendum that will determine the final status for the country.
• Cyberthieves have infected 5,925 online retailers with malicious website code that is stealing credit card details.
• At 88 years old, king of thailand bhumibol adulayadej has died. he was the longest-serving monarch in history.
• Colombian peace process: colombian president juan manuel santos extends the ceasefire with farc rebels until the end of this year.
• Juan manuel santos, colombia's president, extends his ceasefire to farc rebels until the end of the current year.
• The maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the commonwealth of nations.

October 13, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 13, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.70
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.78
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.70

Exchange Rates on October 13, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9044 EUR
• 1 USD = 103.624 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8169 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3216 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3198 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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October 13, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 2016 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 October 13, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 05:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

• Sacha Baron Cohen

  Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

• Margaret Thatcher

  British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

• Kelly Preston

  Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

• Kate Walsh

  Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

• Lenny Bruce

  American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

• Jerry Jones

  American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

• Pamela Tiffin

  American actress.

• Robert Walker

  American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

• Philippe Torreton

  Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

• John Lone

  Hong kong-american actor.

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You are 7 years 6 months old,

or 90 months and 6 days old,

or 392 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2745 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 2016?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 13, 2016.

Famous people died on October 13, 2016:

• Bhumibol Adulyadej

  Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

• Dario Fo

  Italian playwright, radical italian writer and winner of 1997 nobel prize for literature.

• Jim Prentice

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 16th premier of alberta (d. 2016).

• Curt Engelhorn

  German entrepreneur known for founding the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Mannheim.

• Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)

  King of thailand (b. 1927).

• Agathe Pembellot
• Héctor Cincunegui
• Primo Sentimenti
• Louis Stettner
• Tonino Valerii
• Giovanni Correnti
• Luca Boneschi
• Rama IX

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

• Kishore Kumar

  Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

• Jean Peters

  American actress.

• Gary Collins

  American television host and actor.

• Bea Benaderet

  Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• Barbara Kent

  Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

• Henry Irving

  English actor and manager (b. 1838).

• Donald Houston

  Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

• Nils Asther

  Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

• Hershey Chocolates

  Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

• Louise Glück

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet known for her lyrical and insightful work.

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Holidays on October 13, 2016:

• RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
• Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
• French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 2016:

• International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

October 13, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 13, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. twenty one pilots - Heathens
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
5. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You

October 13, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 13, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
2. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Rihanna - Needed Me
5. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good

October 13, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 13, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 13, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
3. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
4. Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma - Vente Pa' Ca
5. Farruko Featuring Ky-Mani Marley - Chillax