Tuesday January 15, 2013: on this day

About January 15th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Syrian civil war: Aleppo University bombings: More than 150 people were injured and 83 killed in rocket fire at Aleppo University. Meanwhile, rebels and government forces continue to fight in the suburbs around Damascus. Both sides claimed that they launched the missiles.
  • Day of the week: January 15th, 2013 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Ayeza Khan, Dove Cameron
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: Winter's Tale directed by Akiva Goldsman

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What day of the week was January 15, 2013?


January 15, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 15th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2013 can also be written as 1/15/2013 in the US and as 15/1/2013 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2013 in January 2013 calendar

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January 15, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: aleppo university bombings: more than 150 people were injured and 83 killed in rocket fire at aleppo university. meanwhile, rebels and government forces continue to fight in the suburbs around damascus. both sides claimed that they launched the missiles.
  • Conflict in northern mali (2012-present:): african troops will be deployed to mali to fight alongside french soldiers and malian soldiers within one week.
  • In mali, african troops will be deployed to support french and malian soldiers.
  • Iraqi insurgency after the u.s. withdrawal: a suicide bomber kills six sunni mps in fallujah two days after rafi al issawi, finance minister, was assassinated in the same city. ifan saadoun al-issawi was a parliamentarian and a member of the sahwa committee in fallujah. he also was part of the opposition of prime minister nouri al maliki.
  • Two days after rafi al issawi, finance minister of sunni countries, was assassinated in fallujah by an assassin, a suicide bomber killed a sunni mp along with six other fallujah residents. ifan saadoun al-issawi was a parliamentarian and a member of the sahwa committee in fallujah. he also was part of the opposition against prime minister nouri al maliki.
  • Conflict in kashmir: pakistan claims that another of its soldiers was killed by gunfire from indian troops near the line of control. this is the fifth fatality from either the neighbouring countries that claim the territory, which has been reported five times in the last two weeks.
  • Pakistan claims that another soldier was killed in gunfire from indian troops close to the line of control. this is the fifth fatality from any of the neighbouring countries that claim the disputed territory.
  • Badrashin railway accident
  • 2013 saltsjobanan train crash: one person was seriously injured when a saltsjobanan commuter train crashed into a residence in saltsjobaden, a upscale suburb of stockholm.
  • 2013 horse meat contamination in burgers scandal
  • Ahmed al-gizawi, an egyptian human rights lawyer, is sentenced in saudi arabia to five years imprisonment and 300lashes.
  • Hazard community and technical college in hazard (kentucky), united states, saw two people shot to death and one person injured.
  • The pakistani supreme court ordered raja pervez ashraf, prime minister of pakistan, to be arrested in connection with a bribery matter within 24 hours.
  • Russia launches three kosmos series military purpose satellites with the rokot launch vehicle
  • Paul mcginley has been chosen by europe to lead their defense of the 2014 ryder cup at gleneagles, perthshire, scotland.
  • According to the associated press, lance armstrong, a u.s. cyclist, admitted to using doping during an interview with oprah. this interview is yet to air.
  • A train carrying egyptian army recruits derails near giza, greater cairo, killing 19 and injuring 120 others.

January 15, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on January 15, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.16
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $498.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.83
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.04
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.31

Exchange Rates on January 15, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 88.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9841 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9317 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2136 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 118.1 JPY

January 15, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cambridge - Nuneaton Town : 1 - 3
  • Dartford - Macclesfield : 2 - 0
  • Stockport - Mansfield : 1 - 3
  • Telford United - Luton : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Torquay - Exeter : 1 - 1

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January 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 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.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 10:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 2013.

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Who was born on January 15, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several popular television shows and films.

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

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How old is someone born on January 15, 2013?


Someone born on January 15, 2013 is:

11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 4 days old,

or 591 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4142 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

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

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 15, 2013:

  • Nagisa Oshima

    Kyoto, japan -- director (town of love & hope).

  • Balthazar Korab

    Renowned architectural photographer known for capturing iconic modernist buildings.

  • John Thomas

    American actor and singer (d. 60).

  • Daphne Anderson
  • Margarita di Baden
  • Chucho Castillo
  • Giorgio Alverà
  • Giovanna Colombi
  • Jean-Bertrand Pontalis
  • Yuli Turovsky
  • Zurab Popjadze (40)
  • Juan José Catalán

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

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


Holidays on January 15, 2013:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 2013 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  2. - Diamonds
  3. - I Knew You Were Trouble
  4. - Ho Hey
  5. - Thrift Shop

January 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 2013 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 15, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Girl On Fire
  4. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  5. - F**kin Problems

January 15, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 15, 2013 was Por Que Les Mientes? by Tito El Bambino + El Patron Featuring Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Por Que Les Mientes?
  2. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  3. - Limbo
  4. - Volvi A Nacer
  5. - Solo Vine A Despedirme

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January 15, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

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

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

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

January 15, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Adopted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Kevin Avery

Do No Harm

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Harry Wiland

Side Effects

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

January 15, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 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 …

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By:

It's Christmas Eve, and Detective Alex Cross is called to arrest someone who robbed his church's poorbox. Alex leaves the mission behind and returns home to celebrate Christmas with his children, Nana, Bree, and Alex.

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

The Casual Vacancy

By:

Rich

Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet

By:

The Quiet Revolution started with the book. At least one third of people we know are introverts. These are those who listen more than they speak; who invent and create, but hate speaking.

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.

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

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

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Dropchord

Dropchord

Platform: Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Music, puzzle

Publisher: Double Fine Production

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

Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

Platform: iOS, Windows Phone, Android, Facebook

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror, action role-playing

Publisher: Madfinger Games

Crysis 3

Crysis 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Shield Android TV

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on January 15, 2013?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 15, 2013?

On January 15, 2013 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of January. 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 January 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

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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 January 2013?

January 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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