What happened on Thursday August 08, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2013:

• Suicide Bombing at Funeral in Quetta, Pakistan A devastating suicide bombing occurred at a funeral in the Pakistani city of Quetta, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 31 lives. The attack was part of the ongoing Balochistan conflict, highlighting the region's persistent instability and violence.
• US Drone Strikes in Yemen The United States conducted three drone strikes in southern and central Yemen, neutralizing twelve suspected al-Qaida militants as part of its ongoing counterterrorism operations.
• Bombing in Nangarhar Cemetery, Afghanistan During the ongoing War in Afghanistan, a bomb explosion at a cemetery in Nangarhar province killed at least 14 people, further demonstrating the persistent violence and instability in the region.
• African Union Troops Combat Al-Shabaab in Somalia African Union troops successfully thwarted a planned attack by Al-Shabaab militants in Afmadow, southern Somalia, killing 24 insurgents in the process.
• Philippines-Taiwan Diplomatic Resolution Following President Benigno Aquino's apology to the family of a Taiwanese fishing man killed in disputed waters, the Republic of China lifted sanctions against the Philippines, marking a diplomatic breakthrough.
• First WhatsApp Business Group Yasser Yihia created the first WhatsApp group specifically designed for business management, potentially marking an early milestone in digital business communication.
• Shooting Incident in Dallas, Texas A violent attack in Dallas, Texas, resulted in 4 fatalities and 4 injuries. The perpetrator was subsequently arrested by local law enforcement.
• Bus Accident in Vietnam A tragic bus accident occurred when a vehicle carrying 31 people fell from the Truc Khhe Bridge in Cam Lo, Quang Tri, Vietnam. The incident resulted in 17 passengers being injured.

Events in 2013

August 08, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $463.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.47
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.45

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2013:

• 1 USD = 96.61 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0324 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9198 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1214 CNY
• 1 EUR = 129.25 JPY

August 08, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 08, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 2013:

• Karen Black

  Acclaimed American actress known for her memorable roles in 1970s cinema, including 'Five Easy Pieces' and 'Nashville'.

• Regina Resnik

  Regina Resnik was a renowned American soprano and mezzo-soprano who had a distinguished international opera career, particularly known for...

• Johannes Bluyssen

  Dutch bishop (b. 1926).

• Fernando Castro Pacheco

  Mexican painter, engraver, and illustrator (b. 1918).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. One Direction - Best Song Ever
3. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
4. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
5. Daft Punk - Get Lucky

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
5. Rocko Featuring Future & Rick Ross - U.O.E.N.O.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2013

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Someone born on August 08, 2013 is:

11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 5 days old,

or 613 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4296 days old,

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

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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

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

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