Wednesday April 17, 2013: on this day

April 17, 2013 was the 107th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 2013, who was born and died on April 17, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Star Trek Into Darkness, directed by J.J. Abrams), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2013?


April 17, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2013 can also be written as 4/17/2013 in the US and as 17/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

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April 17, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2013:

  • War in north-west pakistan :: at least five civilians were killed in a drone attack by the united states in wana, pakistan. it is located in the south waziristan agency.
  • At least five americans were killed in a drone attack in wana, pakistan. it is located in the south waziristan agency.
  • Conflict between arab and israeli: two rockets from egypt's sinai peninsula struck the israeli resort at eilat. however, they landed in open areas so there was no damage. another three rockets were fired from egypt's sinai peninsula, striking open areas in jordan.
  • Two rockets from egypt's sinai peninsula struck the israeli resort of eilat. however, they landed in open areas and did not cause any damage. three additional rockets were fired from egypt's sinai peninsula, hitting open areas in jordan.
  • 2013 bangalore blast: 16 people were injured, eight of them policemen, in a blast at a bjp office, bangalore, india. this attack occurred weeks before the elections in karnataka.
  • A bomb attack at a bjp office, bangalore, india, killing 16 people and injuring eight others, just weeks before elections in karnataka.
  • The fbi has forensic evidence that suggests the two explosives which exploded at the boston marathon finish line in 2013 were pressure cooker bombs. they were placed in heavy nylon bags containing shrapnel and black nylon bags.
  • Fox network pulls an episode of family guy, a popular u.s. sitcom, due to its portrayal of people being run over at the boston marathon by a car. film4 also pulls the film four lions due to the panic surrounding the boston marathon bombings, in which three people were killed.
  • 2013 ricin attacks :: more suspicious letters were found to president barack obama as well as members of the united states senate. the united states senate is evacuated after the panic.
  • Additional suspicious letters were found to be addressed to president barack obama as well as members of the united states senate.
  • Following the panic, the united states senate has been evacuated.
  • Explosion at west fertilizer company: a blast at west fertilizer company in west, texas, united states kills 15 people. it also injures over 100 others and damages many buildings nearby, including homes and a nursing home.
  • A fertilizer plant explosion in west, texas, united states kills 15, injures over 100, and damages many buildings nearby, including a nursing home and middle school.
  • Shanghai's h7n9 strain is the latest avian influenza strain. it kills two more people, bringing the total national death toll up to 16.
  • Taiwan plans to ban the killing of poultry on traditional markets permanently amid concerns about the spread of h7n9 avian influenza virus in mainland china.
  • 2013 korean crisis: north korea stops a delegation from south korea's businessmen from delivering food to 200 employees in the kaesong joint industry zone.
  • Gujarat, an indian state, seeks death penalty for ten individuals involved in the 2002 naroda patiya massacre. this includes maya kodnani, a former minister who was previously sentenced to imprisonment.
  • Alexei navalny, a leading russian politician, is on trial in kirov for embezzlement.
  • The ceremonial funeral of margaret thatcher, former british prime minister, is held in london.
  • The funeral will include the participation of binyamin netanyahu (israeli prime minister), f. w. de klerk (ex-south african president during apartheid), former secretary of state henry kissinger and dick cheney (both former vice presidents of the united states), former prime minister john howard (australia) and current prime minister stephen harper (canada).
  • Near the end of the procession route at ludgate circus, hundreds of protesters gather to protest. they protest by turning their backs on the coffin, shouting slogans, or simply standing silently.
  • Italy's parliament is preparing to vote for giorgio napolitano as president. this will end a two-month-old impasse between political parties and allow them to form a coalition government.
  • After seven deaths in riots following the election results, venezuela's opposition leader henrique capriles has distanced himself from the violence. capriles had planned to march on national electoral council in order to demand a recount.
  • New zealand's parliament has legalized same-sex marriage.
  • Senate votes against a proposal to tighten gun control within the united states.
  • Peter moody, horse racing trainer, and the owners of black caviar, an australian thoroughbred thoroughbred racehorse, announce the retirement. he was undefeated in 25 races, which is the second-most ever.
  • Brittney griner is a lesbian basketball player who was picked by the phoenix mercury two days before as the top overall pick for the 2013 wnba draft.
  • Dynamo moscow defeats traktor chelyabinsk to win the 2013 gagarin cup playoffs in ice hockey with a 3-2 overtime victory.
  • An explosion at a fertilizer plant in the city of west, texas, kills 15 people and injures 160 others.

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April 17, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.21
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $420.27
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.96
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $210.53

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 98.26 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0261 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9326 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1723 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 128.1 JPY

April 17, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Fulham - Chelsea : 0 - 3
  • Man City - Wigan : 1 - 0
  • West Ham - Man United : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Livorno - Novara : 1 - 3
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April 17, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 01:52 am.

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

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Who was born on April 17, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 11 days old,

or 571 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3998 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2013?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 17, 2013.

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April 17, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2013:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Benton Clark

    Animator and director known for his work at Disney on films like 'Sleeping Beauty'.

  • Bi Kidude

    Tanzanian taarab singer (b. ≈1910).

  • V. S. Ramadevi

    Indian civil servant and politician, 13th governor of karnataka (d. 2013).

  • Carlos Graça

    São toméan lawyer and politician, prime minister of são tomé and príncipe (d. 2013).

  • Yngve Moe

    Norwegian bass player and songwriter (dance with a stranger), (d. 2013).

  • Stan Vickers
  • Peppino Pippia
  • Gerino Gerini

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

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April 17, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2013:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2013:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2013 was When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When I Was Your Man
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Just Give Me A Reason
  4. - Stay
  5. - Suit & Tie

April 17, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - Suit & Tie
  3. - Can't Hold Us
  4. - Started From The Bottom
  5. - Love Me

April 17, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2013 was Limbo by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Limbo
  2. - Zumba
  3. - Llevame Contigo
  4. - Te Me Vas
  5. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti

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April 17, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

Release year: 2013

Written by:

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch

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

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

April 17, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

Inside Combat Rescue

Inside Combat Rescue

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

Adopted

Adopted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Kevin Avery

April 17, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

By:

This riveting historical story of the shocking events surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination is the sequel to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln. Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln has been loved by more than a million people. It is a riveting nonfiction work …

Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight

Reconstructing Amelia

By:

Reconstructing Amelia is Kimberly McCreight's debut novel. Kate is in the middle the most important meeting of her life when Grace Hall calls.

A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy

A Week In Winter

By:

Stoneybridge, a small village on the west coast Ireland is where most families live in close proximity. Chicky Starr takes over an old, decrepit mansion high up.

The Girls Of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan

The Girls Of Atomic City

By:

The New York Times Bestseller is now available in paperback. This incredible true story tells the extraordinary story of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a top-secret World War II village, and the young women who were unknowingly brought there.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

April 17, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Heroes 2016

Marvel Heroes 2016

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online action role-playing

Chucky: Slash & Dash

Chucky: Slash & Dash

Platform: iOS

Genre: Endless runner

Publisher: Universal Studios

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains

Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action game

Publisher: JP Spike Chunsoft; EU / NA Atlus

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN), Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 (XBL)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2013?

On April 17, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2013?

On April 17, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2013?

On April 17, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 2013?

April 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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