Friday August 23, 2013: on this day

August 23, 2013 was the 235th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 2013, who was born and died on August 23, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 23, 2013?


August 23, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2013 can also be written as 8/23/2013 in the US and as 23/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

history

August 23, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: the united nations reported that there are one million syrian refugees. (ap via fox news). the syrian government blocks un inspectors visiting the location of the chemical massacre.
  • According to the united nations, there are over a million child refugees.
  • Un inspectors are prevented from visiting the scene of the chemical massacre by the syrian government.
  • Explosions are reported to have occurred outside of mosques in tripoli, the lebanese capital. more than 50 people are reported to have been killed.
  • Insurgency in iraq (post-u.s. withdrawal:: 26 people are killed, 55 injured by a suicide bomber at a park north of baghdad
  • A suicide bomber attacks a baghdad park, killing 26 and wounding 55 others
  • Un troops in the democratic republic of the congo launched an offensive to bombard rebel positions near the eastern city of goma.
  • In response to rocket attacks, israeli warplanes attack na'ameh in lebanon.
  • According to reports, real estate developers have caused severe damage to the unesco world heritage site of cyrene in libya.
  • Steve ballmer, microsoft ceo, announces his intention to retire in the next 12 month.
  • In the 2009 fort hood shooting, former u.s. army major nidal maki hassan was convicted of multiple murders and attempted murder.
  • Robert bales, a former u.s. army sergeant, is sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for killing 16 afghan civilians on march 2012.
  • Bob filner, san diego mayor, california to resign august 30 due to sexual harassment allegations
  • A riot at the palmasola prison complex in santa cruz, bolivia kills 31 people.

LIFE Magazine

August 23, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $503.27
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.17
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.83
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.34

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 98.71 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0495 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9216 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.121 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.1 JPY

August 23, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Cottbus : 2 - 1
  • Ingolstadt - Bielefeld : 3 - 2
  • Sandhausen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Osasuna : 2 - 0
  • Getafe - Almeria : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Arles - Clermont : 1 - 0
  • Auxerre - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
  • CA Bastia - Angers : 1 - 1
  • Creteil - Istres : 2 - 2
  • Le Havre - Nancy : 1 - 1
zodiac

August 23, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 23, 2013! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 23, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 2013
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

August 23, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

84%

The moon phase on August 23, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 10:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 2013.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2013

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on August 23, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

birthday

August 23, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 6 days old,

or 553 weeks

or 3871 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2013?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2013.

RIP

August 23, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 2013:

  • Vesna Rožič

    Slovenian chess player (b. 1987).

  • Tatyana Zaslavskaya

    Russian economist and sociologist (d. 2013).

  • Richard J. Corman

    American businessman, founded the r.j.

  • William Glasser

    American psychiatrist and author (b. 1925).

  • Charles Lisanby

    American production designer and artist director (d.2013).

  • Konstanty Miodowicz

    Polish ethnographer and politician (b. 1951).

  • Dean Meminger
  • Vadim Jusov
  • Gilbert Taylor
  • Arnaldo Verri
  • Giangiacomo Lattanzi
  • Paolo Brichetto Arnaboldi
  • Marc Braillon
  • John Mainstone

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

holidays

August 23, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 2013:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2013:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
vinyl songs

August 23, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 23, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 23, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 23, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home

August 23, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 23, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. 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

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 23, 2013 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 23, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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

August 23, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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

Lawrence In Arabia by Scott Anderson

Lawrence In Arabia

By:

Finalist for 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award In BiographyOne the Best Books of The Year:The Christian Science MonitorNPRThe Seattle Times St.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

City of Bones

By:

Explore the world of Shadowhunters in the original installment of the international bestselling Mortal Instruments series. "Prepare to Be Hooked" (Entertainment Weekly). Now with a beautiful new cover, a map and bonus content, the book features a stunning new cover …

Mistress by James Patterson, David Ellis

Mistress

By:

This is James Patterson's most terrifying, sexiest standalone thriller since The Quickie. He is unable to control his racing thoughts and is a man obsessed by his obsessions: movies. Motorcycles. Presidential trivia. And Diana Hotchkiss. A beautiful woman Ben knows …

August 23, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Antichamber

Antichamber

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X

Genre: Puzzle-platform game

Publisher: Demruth

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit!

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Simulation, minigame

Publisher: JP Office Create; NA Majesco Entertainment; PAL Nintendo

Duet

Duet

Platform: iOS, Android, Linux, OS X, Windows

Genre: Action

Date A Live

Date A Live

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Harem, romantic comedy, science fantasy

Publisher: Compile Heart

FIFA 14

FIFA 14

Platform: Android iOS Windows Phone 8 Java ME Nintendo 3DS PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita Wii Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

history

Who was the US President on August 23, 2013?

On August 23, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 2013?

On August 23, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 2013?

On August 23, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

history

What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

history

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.

Do you remember 2013? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how August 2013 calendar looked like.

Friday August 23, 2013