What happened on Friday, February 1, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 01, 2013:

• Dow Jones surpasses 14,000 The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 14,000 mark for the first time since the financial crisis, signaling a recovery in the U.S. economy. This milestone was seen as a positive indicator for investors and the market. source: bbc.com
• Hillary Clinton resigns as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially resigned from her position as Secretary of State, concluding her tenure in the Obama administration. Her resignation marked the end of a significant chapter in U.S. foreign policy. source: bbc.com
• Nigerian army strikes Boko Haram camp The Nigerian army launched an operation against a Boko Haram camp, resulting in significant casualties among the militants. This action was part of ongoing efforts to combat the insurgency in northeastern Nigeria. source: bbc.com
• Netflix Launches 'House of Cards' Netflix revolutionizes television streaming by releasing 'House of Cards', starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, marking a pivotal moment in digital entertainment.
• U.S. Embassy Bombing in Ankara A devastating suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, results in at least two fatalities, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Suicide Bombing in Hangu, Pakistan A tragic market suicide bombing in Hangu, Pakistan, claims at least 21 lives and injures more than 30, underscoring the region's ongoing security instability.
• Ed Koch Passes Away Ed Koch, the iconic former Mayor of New York City, dies at 88 from congestive heart disease, leaving behind a significant legacy in urban politics.
• Fireworks Truck Explosion in Henan A catastrophic fireworks truck explosion on the G30 Expressway in Henan province, China, results in at least 26 fatalities, highlighting transportation safety concerns.
• Barclays CEO Waives Bonus Antony Jenkins, Barclays plc's chief executive, demonstrates corporate accountability by voluntarily forgoing his 2012 bonus amid ongoing banking industry scrutiny.
• The Shard Viewing Gallery Opens The Shard, the sixth-tallest building in Europe, officially opens its public viewing gallery, offering unprecedented panoramic views of London's skyline. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)

Events in 2013

February 01, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 2013

February 01, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 01, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $459.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $204.65

Exchange Rates on February 01, 2013:

• 1 USD = 92.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9964 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9077 CHF
• 1 EUR = 126.63 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.8687 GBP

February 01, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Roma - Cagliari : 2 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Werder Bremen - Hannover : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Bochum : 2 - 2
• Dresden - Duisburg : 0 - 0
• Union Berlin - Sandhausen : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Valladolid - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 2

February 01, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 32nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 2013 can also be written as 2/1/2013 in the US and as 1/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 01, 2013:

• Ed Koch

  Prominent American politician who served as the 105th Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989, known for his distinctive personality and...

• Cecil Womack

  R&B singer and songwriter who was part of the musical group Womack and Womack, creating notable hits in the 1980s alongside his wife Linda.

• Shanu Lahiri

  Indian painter and educator (b. 1928).

• Samaldas Gandhi

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
4. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 01, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Rihanna - Diamonds
4. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
5. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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February 01, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 2013 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 10:10 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 2013

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Someone born on February 01, 2013 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 3 days old,

or 704 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4932 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 2013?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 01, 2013.

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