What happened on Tuesday April 02, 2013?

Here's what happened on April 02, 2013:

• North Korea Escalates Nuclear Tensions North Korea announced plans to restart the Yongbyon nuclear complex, closed since 2007. U.S. officials reported increased Chinese military presence at the border, and experts suggested the potential use of an enriched uranium bomb in recent nuclear tests.
• UN Approves First Global Arms Trade Treaty The United Nations General Assembly passed the first Arms Trade Treaty, regulating the global conventional weapons trade, with 154 countries supporting the measure, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.
• Eurozone Unemployment Reaches Record High Official European Union figures revealed that unemployment in the eurozone hit 12.0% in February 2013, indicating severe economic challenges across the region.
• NASA Scientist James Hansen Retires to Focus on Climate Activism NASA's top climate scientist James Hansen retired to dedicate more time to global warming activism, marking a significant transition from scientific research to direct environmental advocacy.
• Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Trial Begins Jury selection commenced for the high-profile wrongful death trial related to pop icon Michael Jackson, drawing significant media and public attention.
• Mexican Drug War Violence Escalates Mexican police discovered 9 mutilated bodies in a vehicle with Texas license plates in the northern state of Tamaulipas, highlighting the ongoing brutal violence of the Mexican Drug War.
• Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Attacks Power Plant in Peshawar Militants from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan launched a deadly attack on a power plant in Peshawar, Pakistan, resulting in at least 7 fatalities and taking 10 hostages, demonstrating the ongoing insurgency in the region.
• Jane Henson, Muppets Co-Creator, Passes Away Jane Henson, who played a crucial role in creating the beloved Muppets alongside her husband Jim Henson, died at the age of 78, marking the loss of a significant figure in children's entertainment.

Events in 2013

April 02, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 2013

April 02, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 02, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.59
• Apple AAPL: opens at $427.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $212.92

Exchange Rates on April 02, 2013:

• 1 USD = 93.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0141 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9485 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1986 CNY
• 1 EUR = 119.7 JPY

April 02, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bolton - Huddersfield : 1 - 0
• Brighton - Charlton : 0 - 0
• Hull - Watford : 0 - 1
• Middlesbrough - Peterboro : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hamilton - Dumbarton : 2 - 1
• Livingston - Falkirk : 1 - 2
• Raith Rvs - Partick : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Albion Rvs - Forfar : 1 - 2
• Brechin - East Fife : 6 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Elgin - Clyde : 4 - 2
• Queens Park - Stirling : 2 - 2

April 02, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 2013 can also be written as 4/2/2013 in the US and as 2/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

Famous people died on April 02, 2013:

• Jesús Franco

  Spanish director, screenwriter, producer, and actor (b. 1930).

• Maria Redaelli

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Baauer - Harlem Shake
3. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
4. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
5. Rihanna - Stay

April 02, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake & Future - Love Me
5. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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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 02, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 2013 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:25 am and setting at 12:30 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 2013

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Someone born on April 02, 2013 is:

12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 12 days old,

or 632 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4425 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 2013?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 02, 2013.

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