Monday April 08, 2013: on this day

April 08, 2013 was the 98th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 08, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 08, 2013, who was born and died on April 08, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Thrift Shop by Macklemore), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 2013?


April 08, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 98th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2013 can also be written as 4/8/2013 in the US and as 8/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

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April 08, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: a car bomb explodes in damascus' central area, killing at least 15 and injuring 53 more.
  • At least 15 people are killed and 53 more injured when a car bomb explodes in damascus' central area.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present).: afghanistan president hamid karzai condemns the deaths of 11 children by nato forces in kunar province. he also orders an inquiry into the killings. (al jazeera). taliban fighters are suspected to be responsible for an explosion in a bus that killed at least nine people in afghanistan's maidan wardak province. it also injured more than 20 others.
  • Afghanistan president hamid karzai condemns the death of 11 children by nato forces in kunar province, and orders an inquiry by the government into the deaths.
  • Taliban fighters are suspected to be responsible for an explosion in a bus that killed at least nine people in maidan wardak province in afghanistan. it also injured more than 20 others.
  • Insurgency in south yemen: 3 tribesmen and 4 army deserters are killed in clashes at al bayda governorate in yemen.
  • Sudanese nomadic conflicts:: tribal violence in darfur (sudan) kills at most 163 people and displaces at least 50,000 more.
  • Tribal violence in darfur (sudan) kills at most 163 people and forces 50,000 to flee.
  • Annette funicello, an american actress, has died at the age 70.
  • At 85 years old, sara montiel, a spanish singer and actress, has died in madrid.
  • Xi jinping, the chinese president, opens the boao forum for asia, boao, hainan. he calls on entrepreneurs to unite and share a vision for the common development in asia.
  • Julia gillard, the australian prime minister, announced that the australian dollar will trade directly with china's yuan during a visit to shanghai. she is now the third currency to do this.
  • Caribou coffee plans to close all its chicago stores.
  • According to a senior official in south korea, north korea could be planning its fourth nuclear attack as more activity is detected at its main testing site. the south korean defence ministry, however, denied that there were any indications of a test.
  • North korea has announced that it will remove all its workers from kaesong industrial region. this complex is jointly managed with south korea and could consider closing the facility permanently.
  • Russian president vladimir putin is "extremely worried about the situation which may lead to nuclear disaster worse than chernobyl".
  • Wikileaks releases 1.7 million intelligence and diplomatic documents of the united states from 1973-1976, when henry kissinger was secretary of state.
  • United states secretary john kerry meets mahmoud abbas, president of the palestinian authority in ramallah. he urges him to resume peace negotiations and then meet with benjamin netanyahu, prime minister of israel.
  • Egypt's president mohamed morsi condemns sectarian violence, and orders an investigation after one person was killed in clashes at cairo's coptic christian pope.
  • Richard de wit, a dutch tourist, is accused of confessing to the murder of sarah groves. sarah groves was a british fitness coach from guernsey who was found with multiple stab wounds in a houseboat in jammu & kashmir, india.
  • Lindsay sandiford loses appeal against death sentence in indonesia for drug smuggling.
  • Pablo neruda, a nobel prize-winning chilean poet, is being exhumed in order to determine his cause of death in 1973.
  • Pervez musharraf, pakistan's ex-leader, is to appear before the supreme court of pakistan on treason allegations.
  • Death of margaret thatcher: margaret thatcher, ex-prime minister of britain, has died in london from a stroke. she was 87 years old. next week is planned for celebratory funeral events.
  • Margaret thatcher, ex-prime minister of the united kingdom, has died in london from a stroke at the ripe old age of 87.
  • Next week is planned for ceremonial funeral events.
  • Bangladesh prime minister sheikh hasina denies islamist demands for a new antiblasphemy law that would punish those who insult islam and prophet muhammad.
  • The chairman of the electoral commission announces that filip vujanovic has been re-elected president of montenegro.
  • Manchester city won the 2012-13 premier league by a 2-1 win over manchester united, their rivals and leaders. sergio aguero scored the winning goal.
  • As 2013 inductees to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame, bernard king, gary payton and rick pitino are announced. sylvia hatchell (dawn staley), guy lewis, guy lewis, and edwin henderson are also announced. on september 8, they will join previously announced class members roger brown and russ granik as well as edwin henderson and edwin henderson.
  • The 2013 ncaa men's division i basketball tournament was won by the louisville cardinals, defeating the michigan wolverines (82-76).
  • The islamic state of iraq enters the syrian civil war and begins by declaring a merger with the al-nusra front under the name islamic state of iraq and ash-sham.

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April 08, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $424.85
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.73
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.05
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $209.07

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 99.47 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0164 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9347 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2033 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 129.48 JPY

April 08, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Roma - Lazio : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Braunschweig : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sevilla - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Caen : 1 - 1
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April 08, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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 08, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 07:02 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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Who was born on April 08, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch

    Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

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April 08, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years and 18 days old,

or 132 months and 18 days old,

or 576 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4036 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2013?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 08, 2013.

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April 08, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 2013:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Margaret Thatcher

    The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies and transformative impact on British politics.

  • Amarys Thatcher

    Amarys Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.

  • Magdelyn Thatcher

    Magdelyn Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.

  • Emmersen Thatcher

    Emmersen Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.

  • Denni Thatcher

    Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

  • Ulyssa Thatcher

    Ulyssa Thatcher was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.

  • Rosmary Raymond

    Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Lady Thatcher

    First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.

  • Legend Thatcher

    Legend Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies.

  • Mikhail Beketov

    Russian journalist (b. 1958).

  • José Luis Sampedro

    Spanish economist and author (d. 2013).

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Greysin Picasso

    Greysin Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

  • Pablo Picasso

    Picasso, a spanish artist who spent most of his time in france, is world-famous as the founder of the cubist movement.

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April 08, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 2013:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 2013:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - When I Was Your Man
  3. - Suit & Tie
  4. - Harlem Shake
  5. - Just Give Me A Reason

April 08, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - Suit & Tie
  3. - Started From The Bottom
  4. - Love Me
  5. - Can't Hold Us

April 08, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 2013 was Limbo by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Limbo
  2. - Zumba
  3. - Llevame Contigo
  4. - Y Ahora Resulta
  5. - Te Me Vas

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April 08, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter's Tale

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

The English Teacher

The English Teacher

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Craig Zisk

Starring: Julianne Moore, Michael Angarano, Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

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

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

April 08, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

Inside Combat Rescue

Inside Combat Rescue

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

Adopted

Adopted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Kevin Avery

April 08, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

Twice Tempted

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It is not easy to date the Prince of Darkness. . Leila's psychic abilities are failing her and she's not sure what the future holds.

The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout

The Burgess Boys

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Includes Elizabeth Strout's never-before-published essay about the origins of The Burgess BoysNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post * NPR * Good HousekeepingElizabeth Strout "animates the ordinary with an …

The Striker by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

The Striker

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The #1 New York Times bestseller Detective Isaac Bell returns with a new adventure. It's 1902 and Isaac Bell is a bright, young, inexperienced man.

The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

The Storyteller

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The #1 New York Times bestseller of Small Great Things, My Sister's Keeper and House Rules is back with an amazing and complex novel that shows how stories can live forever.

Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson

Alex Cross, Run

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Alex Cross, Detective, arrests Elijah Creem, a renowned plastic surgeon for allegedly sleeping with teenage girls. Creem has been released from jail after his life was ruined. He's also given himself a new identity to make sure no one recognizes …

April 08, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Bridge

The Bridge

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Ouya, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U

Genre: Puzzle video game, art game

Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild

Marvel Heroes 2016

Marvel Heroes 2016

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online action role-playing

Card Hunter

Card Hunter

Platform: Web browser, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Tactical CCG and tabletop game hybrid

Publisher: Blue Manchu

DJMAX Technika Q

DJMAX Technika Q

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Neowiz Internet

Divine Gate

Divine Gate

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 08, 2013?

On April 08, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 2013?

On April 08, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 2013?

On April 08, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 2013?

April 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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