Wednesday July 24, 2013: on this day

About July 24th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mexican Drug War: 22 people are killed in clashes between the Knights Templar Cartel Mexican federal police and Mexican drug cartels in Michoacan. Government press reports state that two of the victims were law enforcement officers, and the other was a cartel gunman.
  • Day of the week: July 24th, 2013 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lopez, Daveigh Chase
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Star Trek Into Darkness directed by J.J. Abrams

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What day of the week was July 24, 2013?


July 24, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2013 can also be written as 7/24/2013 in the US and as 24/7/2013 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 2013:

  • Mexican drug war: 22 people are killed in clashes between the knights templar cartel mexican federal police and mexican drug cartels in michoacan. government press reports state that two of the victims were law enforcement officers, and the other was a cartel gunman.
  • At least one person is killed and 17 others are injured when a bomb explodes at the mansoura police station in egypt's capital, dakahlia governorate.
  • A bomb attack and gun attack on a compound of inter-services intelligence in sukkur in pakistan leaves at least 40 people dead and more than 40 others injured.
  • In the midst of china's economic slowdown, wells fargo of the united states is now the largest bank in the world by market capitalisation. it replaces the industrial and commercial bank of china.
  • A boat carrying iranian asylum seekers from australia sinks off the coast indonesia. at least three people are killed, 157 were rescued, and an unknown number remain missing.
  • A train carrying 225 passengers and a high-speed train near santiago de compostela in spain was struck by lightning. it left 80 people dead and more than 140 others injured. this is spain's most serious rail accident since the madrid bombings in 2004. it also marks the worst accident train disaster since 1944's torre del bierzo.
  • A british judge has ruled that shrien dewani will go to south africa to face trial for the murder of anni devini in 2010.
  • Three prisoners are killed in a prison riot that broke out in abidjan on the ivory coast.
  • Despite previous reports, edward snowden, a fugitive nsa whistleblower, remains stranded at sheremetyevo international airport, moscow, russia.
  • Scientists warn of the potential for significant global disruption from massive methane releases from arctic sea-ice loss. this could potentially increase the global economic impact of climate change and global warming by up to us$ 60 trillion to 400 trillion. the arctic's full effect on climate change, such as ocean acidification and altered ocean circulation, will be far greater.
  • A high-speed train derails in spain rounding a curve with an 80 km/h (50 mph) speed limit at 190 km/h (120 mph), killing 78 passengers.

July 24, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 24, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 24, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $95.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $438.93
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.03
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.79
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.95

Exchange Rates on July 24, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 100.25 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0314 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9371 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.136 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.31 JPY

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July 24, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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July 24, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 09:14 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 July 24, 2013?


Famous people born on July 24, 2013:

  • Santiago Train derailment

    Madrid-ferrol train derailed in spain.

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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How old is someone born on July 24, 2013?


Someone born on July 24, 2013 is:

10 years 10 months old,

or 130 months and 10 days old,

or 566 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3967 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 2013?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 24, 2013.

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July 24, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 2013:

  • Virginia Johnson

    American sex therapist, author, and co-founder of masters and johnson institute, st.

  • Garry Davis

    American social activist and international peace activist, who founded the world passport.

  • Fred Dretske

    American philosopher and academic (b. 1932).

  • Pius Langa

    South african lawyer and jurist, 19th chief justice of south africa (b. 1939).

  • Rino Crivelli
  • Arne Eriksen
  • Livio Roncoli
  • Nikos Mamangakis

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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July 24, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 2013:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Get Lucky
  3. - We Can't Stop
  4. - Radioactive
  5. - Can't Hold Us

July 24, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Can't Hold Us
  3. - Holy Grail
  4. - Same Love
  5. - Power Trip

July 24, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 24, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 24, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 24, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 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

Paranoia

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Robert Luketic

Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Amber Heard

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

July 24, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Falco

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Thomas Roth

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Jodha Akbar

Release year: 2013

Twisted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

July 24, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

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

Inferno by Dan Brown

Inferno

By:

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERHarvard professor symbology Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital disoriented with no recollection whatsoever of the past 36 hours. He also has no idea of the origin of the macabre object he had in his possessions.

The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls

The Silver Star

By:

It is the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Glass Castle. Jeannette Walls' riveting new novel "transports us...She contemplates how extraordinary bravery it takes to face real-life demons, in a world that may require you to not run away." (O, …

The Light In The Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

The Light In The Ruins

By:

1943: The Rosatis, an Italian noble family, are hidden in the Tuscany hills. They believe that their villa's walls will protect them from the ravaging forces of nature.

Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Second Honeymoon

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The honeymoon is over for these couples. The newlywed couple enters the sauna during their luxurious honeymoon.

July 24, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dead Effect

Dead Effect

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows, OS X

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: BulkyPix

Call of Duty: Strike Team

Call of Duty: Strike Team

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: First-person shooter, Real-time strategy

Publisher: Activision

Earth Defense Force 2025

Earth Defense Force 2025

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: NA Marvelous USA (PS4)

Fairy Fencer F

Fairy Fencer F

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Compile Heart; NA / EU / AUS NIS America (PS3); WW Idea Factory International

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Steam

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: JP Bandai Namco Games; NA Bandai Namco Games; EU Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on July 24, 2013?

On July 24, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 2013?

On July 24, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 2013?

On July 24, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 2013?

July 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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