What happened on Friday, February 8, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 08, 2013:

• Syrian civil war escalation On February 8, 2013, the Syrian civil war saw significant escalation, with intensified fighting reported in various regions, including Aleppo and Damascus. The conflict continued to draw international attention and concern. source: bbc.com
• Central Iraq bombing attacks On February 8, 2013, a series of coordinated bombings in central Iraq resulted in numerous casualties and injuries. The attacks targeted civilian areas, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. source: reuters.com
• Northeastern United States and Canada blizzard On February 8, 2013, a severe blizzard impacted the northeastern United States and parts of Canada, causing significant disruptions and travel delays. The storm brought heavy snowfall and strong winds. source: weather.com
• Mali Conflict Developments In the ongoing conflict in Northern Mali, a significant military development occurred with the first recorded suicide bombing in Gao, which injured one soldier. Simultaneously, French and Chadian forces successfully recaptured the strategic town of Tessalit.
• Boko Haram Attacks Polio Vaccination Workers In a tragic incident in Kano, Nigeria, nine women involved in a polio vaccination campaign were killed, likely by Boko Haram. This attack underscores the terrorist group's opposition to vaccination efforts and their ongoing campaign of violence against healthcare workers.
• Bangladesh Liberation War Justice Protests Over 100,000 people marched in Bangladesh to demand justice for atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War, demonstrating the ongoing quest for historical accountability and reconciliation.
• Pandemrix Vaccine Safety Concerns Scientists raised significant concerns about Pandemrix, an influenza vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, potentially contributing to an increase in narcolepsy cases across Europe, highlighting the critical importance of vaccine safety monitoring.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $474.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.97

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2013:

• 1 USD = 92.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0023 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9172 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2325 CNY
• 1 EUR = 123.85 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Aalen : 1 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Dresden : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Sabadell : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio GFCO - Dijon : 0 - 2
• Auxerre - Tours : 3 - 2
• Caen - Sedan : 2 - 0
• Chateauroux - Guingamp : 3 - 1
• Clermont - Le Mans : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Paris SG - Bastia : 3 - 1

February 08, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2013 can also be written as 2/8/2013 in the US and as 8/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 08, 2013:

• Giovanni Cheli

  Giovanni Cheli was a prominent Roman Catholic theologian and diplomat who served as a Vatican representative and archbishop.

• Nevin Scrimshaw

  Renowned American nutrition scientist and professor emeritus at MIT who made significant contributions to global nutrition research and...

• James DePreist

  American conductor and educator (b. 1936).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 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 08, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 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 8th is Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2013 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 05:03 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 08, 2013

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Someone born on February 08, 2013 is:

13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 26 days old,

or 703 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4924 days old,

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 8th 2027.

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

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

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