Sunday April 21, 2013: on this day

About April 21st, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Syrian civil war: Locals in Damascus and activists in Damascus reported that more than 500 people were killed by the Syrian Army in Jdeit al-Fadel.
  • Day of the week: April 21st, 2013 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Elizabeth II, Tony Danza
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: Star Trek Into Darkness directed by J.J. Abrams

More about April 21st, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on April 21st, 2013.

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What day of the week was April 21, 2013?


April 21, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 111th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2013 can also be written as 4/21/2013 in the US and as 21/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

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April 21, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: locals in damascus and activists in damascus reported that more than 500 people were killed by the syrian army in jdeit al-fadel.
  • Locals and activists in damascus claim that over 500 people were killed by the syrian army in jdeit al-fadel.
  • Nigerian sharia conflict: a clash between islamic extremists and the military in nigeria has left at least 185 dead.
  • At least 185 people are killed in nigeria by a clash between islamic extremists and the military.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present).: unknown gunmen attack a somali journalist and kill him.
  • Unknown gunmen attack a somali journalist and kill him.
  • Reese witherspoon, an american actress, is being held in atlanta, georgia on disorderly conduct charges.
  • Chrissy amphlett, an australian rock singer (divinyls-"i touch myself"), has died at 53 due to multiple sclerosis and breast cancer.
  • At least 18 people are killed and 12 more injured in a mining accident in china's jilin province.
  • River flooding continues to occur in six states of the midwestern united states. several towns north from st. louis, missouri are expecting the mississippi river's crest.
  • 2013 korean crisis: north korea moves two more missile launchers towards its east coast in anticipation for an expected missile launch.
  • In anticipation of a possible missile launch, north korea moved two more missile launchers eastward.
  • For their role in the massacre at carandiru prison in 1992, twenty-three brazilian police officers were sentenced to 156 year imprisonment.
  • Five people are shot to death in an incident at an apartment building in federal way, washington south of seattle, united states.
  • Egypt's justice minister ahmed mekki has resigned in protest at perceived attacks by the nation's leadership on the judiciary.
  • The online auction site ebay requests its customers to oppose a proposed u.s. sales tax.
  • With 45.91% of the vote, horacio cartes of the colorado party is elected president of paraguay.
  • American astronauts curtis brown and eileen collins are inducted into the astronaut hall of fame.
  • Antares a-1: antares rocket successfully launches a mockup cygnus spacecraft into orbit.
  • Study concludes that squirrels grow faster when they are stressed.
  • Sebastian vettel, a formula one driver, wins the 2013 bahrain grand prix over kimi raikkonen & romain grosjean.
  • Daniel martin won 2013 liege-bastogne–liege in road cycling, beating joaquim rodriguez and alejandro valverde.
  • The 2013 a-league grand final was won by central coast mariners over western sydney wanderers. they were crowned 2012-13 a-league champions.
  • Novak djokovic beat rafael nadal in tennis to win the singles match at the 2013 monte-carlo rolex masters.
  • Tsegaye kbede wins the men's london marathon men's event; priscah jptoo wins women's.
  • Russia beats poland 3-1 in the final of the boys' youth european volleyball champion 2013.

April 21, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 21, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Sampdoria : 1 - 1
  • Catania - Palermo : 1 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Torino : 4 - 3
  • Inter - Parma : 1 - 0
  • Juventus - Milan : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Nurnberg - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Freiburg : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
  • Dresden - Cottbus : 1 - 0
  • Hertha - Sandhausen : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Getafe - Espanol : 0 - 2
  • La Coruna - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 1
  • Osasuna - Sociedad : 0 - 0
  • Sevilla - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1

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April 21, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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April 21, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:22 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 2013.

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Who was born on April 21, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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How old is someone born on April 21, 2013?


Someone born on April 21, 2013 is:

11 years and 28 days old,

or 132 months and 28 days old,

or 578 weeks

or 4046 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 April 21, 2013?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 21, 2013.

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April 21, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 2013:

  • Chrisy Amphlett

    Chrisy Amphlett was the lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls, known for her powerful vocals and stage presence.

  • Leopold Engleitner

    Holocaust survivor, conscientious objector, who shared his personal experiences with students.

  • Cordell Mosson

    American bass player (parliament-funkadelic) (d. 2013).

  • Shakuntala Devi

    Indian mathematician and astrologer (b. 1929).

  • Kriyananda
  • Gian Luigi Piccioli
  • Osman El-Sayed

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • Lymon Twain

    Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Mackinsey Twain

    Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Nolon Twain

    Nolon Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his iconic works 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

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April 21, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 2013:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 2013:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 2013:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 21, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2013 was When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When I Was Your Man
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Just Give Me A Reason
  4. - Stay
  5. - Suit & Tie

April 21, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - Suit & Tie
  3. - Can't Hold Us
  4. - Started From The Bottom
  5. - Love Me

April 21, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 2013 was Limbo by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Limbo
  2. - Zumba
  3. - Llevame Contigo
  4. - Te Me Vas
  5. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti

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April 21, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek Into Darkness

Release year: 2013

Written by:

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch

Country: United States of America

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

April 21, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

Inside Combat Rescue

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

Maron

Maron

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

April 21, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

My Beloved World

By:

Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman and third woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court has been an American icon.

Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson

Alex Cross, Run

By:

Alex Cross, Detective, arrests Elijah Creem, a renowned plastic surgeon for allegedly sleeping with teenage girls. Creem has been released from jail after his life was ruined. He's also given himself a new identity to make sure no one recognizes …

Starting Now by Debbie Macomber

Starting Now

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDebbie M. Macomber returns to Seattle's Blossom Street with this touching tale of friendship and renewal.

Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou

Mom & Me & Mom

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMaya Angelou's remarkable life story has been told in numerous bestselling autobiographies. Now, the legendary author has finally shared the most personal story of her life.

Manuscript Found In Accra by Paulo Coelho

Manuscript Found In Accra

By:

This deeply thought-provoking novel by THE ALCHEMIST's #1 International Bestseller reveals that the greatest wisdom of life is the ability to master the things that try and enslave you. "There

April 21, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Clumsy Ninja

Clumsy Ninja

Platform: iOS, Android Google Play

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: NaturalMotion Games Ltd

Covenant of Solitude

Covenant of Solitude

Platform: Google Android, iOS

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Kemco[1][2]

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Beatmania IIDX 21: Spada

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Marvel Heroes 2016

Marvel Heroes 2016

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online action role-playing

Dark Matter

Dark Matter

Platform: Windows, Linux, iOS

Genre: Platform game, survival horror

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

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Who was the US President on April 21, 2013?

On April 21, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 2013?

On April 21, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 2013?

On April 21, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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 April 2013?

April 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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