What happened on Tuesday October 08, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 08, 2013:

• Nobel Prize in Physics 2013 Peter Higgs and François Englert are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking theoretical research on the origin of subatomic particle mass, a significant milestone in particle physics.
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2013 Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt, and Arieh Warshel are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on multiscale models for complex chemical systems, advancing computational chemistry.
• Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2013 James Rothman, Randy Schekman, and Thomas C. Südhof receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking research on cellular transport systems, significantly contributing to our understanding of cellular mechanisms.
• U.S. Treasury Debt Ceiling Crisis Reuters reports that U.S. Treasury debt is approaching maturity during a critical period of governmental deadlock, raising significant concerns about potential financial and economic implications.
• North Korea Military Tensions North Korea escalates tensions by placing its military on high alert and issuing a provocative warning to the United States about a potential 'horrible catastrophe', further straining international diplomatic relations.
• Severe Child Abuse Case in Colorado Wayne Sperling and Lorinda Bailey are charged with felony child abuse in an extreme case involving four young boys living in horrific conditions. The children were found malnourished, non-verbal, and living in a filthy environment with urine and cat feces, marking one of the most serious abuse cases in Colorado's history.
• Typhoon Fitow Strikes Eastern China Typhoon Fitow devastated eastern China, resulting in at least four fatalities and necessitating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• British Press Regulation Dispute The Privy Council has rejected press industry proposals for a Royal Charter to regulate the British media, signaling ongoing tensions in press governance and self-regulation.
• Zamboanga Flooding Emergency Severe flooding in Zamboanga, Philippines has caused widespread displacement, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The disaster has led to the closure of schools and government offices, creating significant humanitarian challenges.
• Suspicious Deaths in Tennessee Multiple victims from Savannah, Tennessee, who were previously under FBI investigation, were found dead in a potential double-suicide scenario in Double Springs, Winston County, under mysterious circumstances.
• Nova Scotia Provincial Election Voters in Nova Scotia, Canada, participate in provincial elections to elect members of the Legislative Assembly, exercising their democratic right in a local governance process.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $489.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.89

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2013:

• 1 USD = 96.88 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0368 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9039 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1211 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.49 JPY

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

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Luton : 3 - 3
• Alfreton Town - Chester : 0 - 1
• Braintree Town - Welling United : 2 - 3
• Dartford - Salisbury : 1 - 1
• Grimsby - Cambridge : 0 - 1

October 08, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 281st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2013 can also be written as 10/8/2013 in the US and as 8/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 08, 2013:

• Andy Pafko

  Andy Pafko was a notable Major League Baseball player who played primarily for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves.

• Akong Rinpoche

  Tibetan-Chinese Buddhist teacher who co-founded Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland and was a significant figure in introducing Tibetan...

• Paul Desmarais

  Prominent Canadian businessman who led Power Corporation of Canada and was a significant philanthropist in Quebec and Canada.

• Rodolphe Kasser

  Swiss archaeologist and philologist (b. 1927).

• Rod Grams

  American journalist and politician (b. 1948).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home
5. Avicii - Wake Me Up!

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. Eminem - Berzerk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 09:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2013

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Someone born on October 08, 2013 is:

11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 15 days old,

or 602 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4215 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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