Thursday August 08, 2013: on this day

August 08, 2013 was the 220th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 2013, who was born and died on August 08, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 2013?


August 08, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2013 can also be written as 8/8/2013 in the US and as 8/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 08, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 2013:

  • Balochistan conflict -: at least 28 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral held in quetta, pakistan.
  • At least 28 people are killed in a suicide bombing that took place at a funeral in quetta, pakistan.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present:): at least 14 people are killed when a bomb explodes at nangarhar's cemetery.
  • At least 14 people are killed when a bomb explodes in nangarhar, afghanistan's province.
  • Twelve suspected al-qaida militants were killed in three drone strikes by the united states in southern and central yemen.
  • 24 militants were killed by african union troops in an attack on al-shabaab's planned attack in afmadow, southern somalia.
  • A bus carrying 31 people was crossing the truc khhe bridge in cam lo (quangtri, viet nam). it fell into a river and left 17 passengers with injuries.
  • After president benigno aquino's apology to the family of a taiwanese fishing man who was killed in disputed waters, the republic of china lifted sanctions against the philippines.
  • An attack on dallas, texas, u.s.a. leaves 4 dead and 4 wounded. the gunman is later arrested.
  • Yasser yihia creates 1st whatsapp group to be used for business management
  • A suicide bombing at a funeral in the pakistani city of quetta kills at least 31 people.

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August 08, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $463.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.47
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.45

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 96.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0324 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9198 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1214 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 129.25 JPY
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August 08, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

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 08, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 21 days old,

or 555 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3886 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2013?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2013.

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August 08, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 2013:

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Regina Resnik

    American soprano and actress (b. 1922).

  • Johannes Bluyssen

    Dutch bishop (b. 1926).

  • Fernando Castro Pacheco

    Mexican painter, engraver, and illustrator (b. 1918).

  • Igor Kurnosov

    Russian chess player (d. 2013).

  • Léon Taverdet

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

  • Mycheal Wittmann

    German tank commander and military officer who achieved the highest number of confirmed kills in a Panzer during World War II.

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August 08, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 2013:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Best Song Ever
  3. - We Can't Stop
  4. - Radioactive
  5. - Get Lucky

August 08, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Can't Hold Us
  4. - Same Love
  5. - U.O.E.N.O.

August 08, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
  4. - Limbo
  5. - Y Te Vas

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August 08, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 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 08, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The English Girl by Daniel Silva

The English Girl

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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.

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

By:

"Sedaris has a remarkable skill as a storyteller and an incredibly skilled essayist .... And based on this latest collection, it seems he is only getting better." Los Angeles Times: A man walks into a car bar and...

Breakpoint by Jeff Stibel

Breakpoint

By:

What can the human brain tell us about society, technology, and business?

The Guns At Last Light by Rick Atkinson

The Guns At Last Light

By:

It is the greatest epic of the 20th century: At a shocking price, the United States and its allies liberated Europe from Hitler and defeated him.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

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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.

August 08, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Puzzle Quest

Marvel Puzzle Quest

Platform: iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Genre: Puzzle RPG

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Catlateral Damage

Catlateral Damage

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, OUYA, Razer Forge TV, PlayStation 4

Genre: Simulation game

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

Chack'n Pop

Chack'n Pop

Platform: Arcade, FM-7, Nintendo Entertainment System, MSX, NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, X1, SG-1000, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Taito

Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; Wii U; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, beat 'em up, stealth

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 08, 2013?

On August 08, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2013?

On August 08, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2013?

On August 08, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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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