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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 2013?
- August 15, 2013: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 2013?
- August 15, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 2013?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2013?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 2013?
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: 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.
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
August 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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August 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!Who was born on August 15, 2013?
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- 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
American actor.
- 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 is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
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.
August 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 2013:
- 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
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- 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
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:
- Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
- Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
- Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
- Daft Punk - Get Lucky
- Jay-Z - 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:
- Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
- Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
- J. Cole Featuring Miguel - 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:
- Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida
- Prince Royce - Darte Un Beso
- Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
- Alejandro Fernandez / Christina Aguilera - Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.