Wednesday August 14, 2013: on this day

August 14, 2013 was the 226th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 14, 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 August 14, 2013, who was born and died on August 14, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke), movies (e.g. Prisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 2013?


August 14, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2013 can also be written as 8/14/2013 in the US and as 14/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 14, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 2013:

  • Aftermath from the 2013 egyptian coup de etat: hundreds of people are reported to have been killed, including 43 police officers. human rights watch reported that the civilian death toll was at least 817. (the guardian). egypt declares a month-long emergency. (bbc). the resignation of mohamed elbaradei, vice president of egypt, is in protest at the killings by security forces.
  • As security forces disperse two pro-morsi protests, one at rabaa square (and one at al-nahda square), hundreds are reported to have been killed across egypt. (al jazeera). according to human rights watch, the civilian death toll was at least 817.
  • Egypt declares a state of emergency for one month
  • Egyptian vice president mohamed elbaradei has resigned to protest the killings of protesters by security force.
  • Bahrain police use tear gas to disperse protesters as a response to pro-democracy activists. (reuters),
  • Nigerian sharia conflict: nigerian army kills two boko haram commanders, mohammad bama & abubakar zakariya yau in a gun battle at the north-east adamawa state.
  • Iraqi insurgency after the u.s. withdrawal: two roadside bombs explode at baqubah, killing 14 people and injuring 26 others.
  • Two roadside bombs explode at baqubah, an iraqi city. they killed 14 people and left 26 others injured.
  • Rockets are being fired from gaza at civilians living in sha'ar hanev's regional council. in response, an israeli air force airstrike hit concealed rocket launchers in northern gaza strip.
  • France and germany have helped the eurozone to emerge from 18 months of recession. in the june quarter, there was a 0.3% growth rate.
  • Cisco systems, an american network equipment company, announces plans for 4000 job cuts.
  • After two explosions onboard that killed 18 indian navy sailors, the indian submarine ins sindhurakshak (s63), sinks in mumbai.
  • A ups cargo plane crashes at birmingham-shuttlesworth international airport in alabama, killing both the pilot and co-pilot.
  • 2013 korean crisis: north korea and south korea agree on reopening the jointly-operated kaesong industrial region.
  • In one of the biggest busts in departmental history, san francisco police seize $1.5 million in ecstasy.
  • Researchers from the university of milan have created a device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain. the device can also measure the electrical waves produced by the brain, allowing for more accurate assessment of brain function in brain-damaged patients.
  • Amateur astronomer koichi itagaki reported nova delphinus 2013 in the constellation delphinus.
  • Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president mohamed morsi.

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August 14, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 14, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.34
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $497.88
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $188.58

Exchange Rates on August 14, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 98.01 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0338 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9349 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1196 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 129.94 JPY

August 14, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Welling United - Cambridge : 2 - 2
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August 14, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 14, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:03 pm and setting at 12:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Who was born on August 14, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 15 days old,

or 554 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3880 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2013?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 14, 2013.

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August 14, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 2013:

  • Gia Allemand

    Known for her work in the fashion industry.

  • Rolf Möller

    German actor known for his roles in action films.

  • Elder Lansing

    Elder Lansing was a renowned ecologist known for his work on forest ecosystems.

  • Jack Germond

    American journalist and author (b. 1928).

  • Allen Lanier
  • Luciano Martino
  • Jack Garfinkel
  • Lisa Robin Kelly

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Williom Randolph Hearst

    Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

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August 14, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 2013:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 14, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - We Can't Stop
  3. - Radioactive
  4. - Get Lucky
  5. - Holy Grail

August 14, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Power Trip

August 14, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 14, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
  5. - Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti

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August 14, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Prisoners

Prisoners

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo

Country: United States of America

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud

Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove

Country: United States of America

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

August 14, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Falco

Falco

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Thomas Roth

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Jodha Akbar

Jodha Akbar

Release year: 2013

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

August 14, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Zealot by Reza Aslan

Zealot

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLRNAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY Good Housekeeping * Booklist* Publishers Weekly * BookishFrom No god but, an internationally bestselling author

The Cuckoo'S Calling by Robert Galbraith

The Cuckoo'S Calling

By:

This is a brilliant debut mystery in a classic style: Detective Cormoran Straike investigates the suicide of a supermodel. After losing his leg to a landmine in Afghanistan, Cormoran strike barely makes it as a private detective.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

By:

UK National Book Awards 2013 "Book of the year""Fantasy of the best" Wall Street JournalA middle-aged man returns home to his childhood home to assist in a funeral.

The English Girl by Daniel Silva

The English Girl

By:

Daniel Silva presents another thrilling thriller featuring Gabriel Allon, The English Girl. A prime minister's career is threatened when a beautiful, young British woman disappears on Corsica.

August 14, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Cry of Fear

Cry of Fear

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, first-person shooter

Cities in Motion 2

Cities in Motion 2

Platform: Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Electronic Super Joy

Electronic Super Joy

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Music Platformer

Publisher: Michael Todd Games

Age of Empires II: The Forgotten

Age of Empires II: The Forgotten

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy expansion pack

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on August 14, 2013?

On August 14, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 2013?

On August 14, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 2013?

On August 14, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. 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 August 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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 August 2013?

August 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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