Thursday August 15, 2013: on this day

August 15, 2013 was the 227th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 2013, who was born and died on August 15, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2013?


August 15, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2013 can also be written as 8/15/2013 in the US and as 15/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 15, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2013:

  • Aftermath of the 2013 egyptian coup de etat: 638 people are killed in clashes on the previous day. (washington post).a cairo government building is set on fire and stormed by the muslim brotherhood. (sky news) (the independent)president barack obama cancels joint military exercises between the united states and egypt.
  • The death toll from clashes the day before rises to 638.
  • The muslim brotherhood in cairo storms a government building and sets it on fire.
  • Joint military exercises between the united states of america and egypt are cancelled by president barack obama
  • An explosion that occurred in southern beirut, near the hezbollah in lebanon compound, has resulted in at least 20 deaths and 200 injuries. an online video claims that a previously unknown syrian sunni group is responsible.
  • Egyptian's "indefinite" closing of rafah border crossing to gaza strip has left hundreds of palestinians stranded.
  • King carl xvi gustaf and queen silvia of sweden were criticised for receiving and wearing, on their trip in harnosand, palestinian keffiyehs. the message was written in arabic and purportedly meant "our aqsa, not their temple".
  • Aleksandar cvetkovic, a suspect in the 1995 srebrenica massacre, is extradited from bosnia-herzegovina.
  • The parliament of iran has confirmed hassan rouhani’s cabinet. three of the designated ministers were not given a confidence vote, including mohammad ali najafi, who was nominated as minister of education.
  • Brazilian chamber of deputies approves controversial bill to regulate the distribution of royalties derived oil exploration in brazil. 75% of the money will go to education, and 25% for health.
  • Darren young is the first openly gay wrestler in wwe.
  • At least 27 people are killed and 226 injured in an explosion in southern beirut near a complex used by lebanon's militant group hezbollah in lebanon. a previously unknown syrian sunni group claims responsibility in an online video.
  • The smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the americas in 35 years.

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August 15, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.66
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $496.42
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.97
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.23

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 97.25 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0301 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9257 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1125 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 129.84 JPY
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August 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 01:06 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 15, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 14 days old,

or 554 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3879 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2013?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2013.

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August 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2013:

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Jacques Vergès

    French lawyer, born in thailand to raymond verga's (vietnamian mom), one of france’s most famous lawyers.

  • Ahmad Sakr

    Egyptian biologist known for his research in genetics and evolution.

  • Rosalía Mera

    Spanish businesswoman, co-founded inditex and zara (d. 2013).

  • Sławomir Mrożek

    Polish cartoonist, journalist, and dramatist.

  • Marich Man Singh Shrestha

    Nepali politician, 28th prime minister of nepal (b. 1942).

  • Lisa Robin Kelly
  • Bert Lance

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Jonnette Fitzgerald

    Jonnette Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American author known for her award-winning novels.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2013:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Light Of The World by James Lee Burke

Light Of The World

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James Lee Burke, New York Times bestseller and "America's greatest novelist" (The Denver Post), is back with the twenty-first mystery in his masterful Dave Robicheaux series.

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

Dad Is Fat

By:

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian best known for his famous riffs on Hot Pockets. He also has riffs on bacon, manatees and McDonald's. In Dad Is Fat, he shares all the joys as well as the horrors of living …

The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

The Cuckoo's Calling

By:

It is believed that a troubled supermodel has committed suicide when she falls from her London balcony. Her brother, however, has doubts and calls Cormoran Strike, a private detective to investigate.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

This Town by Mark Leibovich

This Town

By:

The New York Times Book Review praised it as "vastly funny and deeply troubling", "as insidery and Game Change" (The Washington Post), as well as a "hysterically funny portrait" of the capital's vanity.

August 15, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pac-Man Dash!

Pac-Man Dash!

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Endless runner, Platformer

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

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

Earth Defense Force 2025

Earth Defense Force 2025

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: NA Marvelous USA (PS4)

GunZ 2: The Second Duel

GunZ 2: The Second Duel

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: NA Steam Games; EU ProSiebenSat.1 Media

The Cave

The Cave

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Puzzle, platform, adventure

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2013?

On August 15, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2013?

On August 15, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2013?

On August 15, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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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