What happened on Friday March 01, 2013?

Here's what happened on March 01, 2013:

• US Government Budget Sequestration The United States implemented budget sequestration, triggering significant federal spending cuts that would impact various government services and programs.
• China's Economic Slowdown Indicator China's Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 50.1, signaling a potential economic slowdown and raising concerns about the country's economic growth trajectory.
• Death of Abdelhamid Abou Zeid in Mali Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, a notorious al-Qaeda commander in Africa, was killed by Chadian forces during the ongoing conflict in Northern Mali. His death was a significant blow to the Islamist organization's operations in the region.
• Lahad Datu Standoff in Malaysia A violent confrontation in Malaysia's Sabah Province resulted in at least 14 fatalities when rebels engaged government security forces, escalating regional tensions.
• Bangladesh Protests Escalate Protests in Bangladesh intensified following the sentencing of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, resulting in a tragic death toll of 44 and highlighting the country's political tensions.
• SpaceX CRS-2 Mission Challenges SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 supply rocket from Cape Canaveral, but encountered orbital difficulties, highlighting the complex nature of space missions.
• Study Links Clogged Arteries to Brain Injury A medical study revealed that clogged arteries around the heart can significantly increase the risk of brain injury due to stroke, highlighting the critical connection between cardiovascular and neurological health.
• Shark Mortality Study by EPA An Environmental Protection Agency study exposed the alarming statistic that approximately 100 million sharks are killed by fishermen annually, raising serious concerns about marine ecosystem conservation.
• MidoMacia Death Investigation Eight South African police officers were accused of murder in connection with the brutal dragging of a Mozambican citizen behind their van, sparking outrage and calls for police accountability.
• Rory McIlroy Quits Mid-Tournament Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy unexpectedly withdrew from the 2013 Honda Classic during mid-round, drawing significant media attention.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on March 01, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $438.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.72
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $200.65

Exchange Rates on March 01, 2013:

• 1 USD = 93.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0263 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9422 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2226 CNY
• 1 EUR = 121.84 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Napoli - Juventus : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - M'gladbach : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Paderborn - Cottbus : 0 - 1
• Regensburg - Sandhausen : 1 - 3
• Union Berlin - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Zaragoza : 2 - 0

March 01, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 60th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 2013 can also be written as 3/1/2013 in the US and as 1/3/2013 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 2013 in March 2013 calendar

Famous people died on March 01, 2013:

• Bonnie Franklin

  Iconic American actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Ann Romano in the popular sitcom 'One Day at a Time', which ran from 1975...

• Armando Trovajoli

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Rihanna - Stay
4. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
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 March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 2013

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Someone born on March 01, 2013 is:

12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 13 days old,

or 636 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4457 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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