What happened on Wednesday February 06, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 06, 2013:

• Political Assassination in Tunisia Chokri Belaid, the general secretary of the Patriotic Democratic Party, was shot and killed outside his home in Tunisia. His assassination sparked significant unrest, leading to clashes between police and hundreds of protesters. The Prime Minister, Hamadi Jebali, pledged to form a new government within one day.
• Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in Solomon Islands A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands, triggering a tsunami warning for many South Pacific islands. The earthquake caused significant damage to villages, particularly in the Santa Cruz Islands, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and widespread destruction.
• Major Banking Scandal: RBS Fined for LIBOR Manipulation Regulatory authorities in the United States and United Kingdom imposed substantial fines totaling over $612 million on the Royal Bank of Scotland for manipulating the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), a significant financial misconduct.
• Obama Nominates Sally Jewell as Interior Secretary U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Sally Jewell, the CEO of outdoor retailer REI, to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior, signaling a potential shift in environmental and land management policy.
• Tragic Apartment Shooting in Denver A devastating shooting incident in Denver, United States, resulted in the deaths of two children and one mother, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence.
• Virgin Media Acquired by Liberty Global Liberty Global, owned by John Malone, completed the acquisition of Virgin Media, signaling significant consolidation in the telecommunications and media industry.
• 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Semifinals In an exciting tournament, Nigeria defeated Mali 4-1 in the first semifinal. The second semifinal between Burkina Faso and Ghana was highly controversial, with a potential winning goal denied and a player expelled, ultimately resulting in Burkina Faso winning on penalties 3-2.
• USPS to End Saturday Mail Delivery The United States Postal Service announced it would discontinue first-class mail delivery on Saturdays starting August 5, 2013, as part of cost-cutting measures.

Events in 2013

February 06, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 06, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 06, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.37
• Apple AAPL: opens at $456.47
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.47
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $200.39

Exchange Rates on February 06, 2013:

• 1 USD = 93.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9954 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9099 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2317 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.59 JPY

February 06, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 37th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 2013 can also be written as 2/6/2013 in the US and as 6/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 06, 2013:

• Menachem Elon

  Prominent Israeli jurist and academic who made significant contributions to Israeli law and served as a Deputy President of the Supreme...

• Chokri Belaid

  Tunisian lawyer and politician (b. 1964).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
4. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble
5. will.i.am - Scream & Shout

February 06, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 02:41 pm.

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 06, 2013

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Someone born on February 06, 2013 is:

12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 7 days old,

or 639 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 2013?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 06, 2013.

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