Tuesday October 08, 2013: on this day

October 08, 2013 was the 281st day of the year 2013, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 08, 2013, who was born and died on October 08, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Royals by Lorde), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Ravenswood) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 2013?


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

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October 08, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2013:

  • Reuters reports that u.s. treasury debt will be maturing in the coming months. this is as the debt ceiling approaches and the governmental deadlock grows.
  • Flooding in zamboanga, philippines causes thousands of people to be displaced. schools and government offices are also closed.
  • As typhoon fitow struck eastern china yesterday, at least four people were killed and hundreds upon thousands of people were evacuated.
  • North korea claims it has put its army on alert, and warns the united states about a "horrible catastrophe".
  • For their research on the origin of subatomic particles, theoretical physicists briton peter higgs (belgian francois englert) win the nobel prize in physics 2013.
  • Wayne sperling (66), and lorinda bailey (35), are being accused of felony child abusing in one of the most serious cases of suspected abuse in colorado history. four boys aged 2-6 lived in a filthy house with urine and cat feces, with flies all around. they communicated in grunts to police and caseworkers, but were not verbal, malnourished, filthy and uneducated. in 2006, the couple was accused of misdemeanor child abuse.
  • The victims, who were all from savannah, tennessee, and had previously fled an fbi investigation in september 2013, where computers and cameras were seized, were found dead at gunpoint (or possibly drugged) after a double-suicide in double springs, winston county.
  • The privy council has rejected proposals for a royal charter to regulate the british press, which were made by the press industry.
  • Nova scotia province voters go to the polls in canada to elect members of the provincial legislative assembly.

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


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

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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?

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

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

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


Moon phase

29%

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

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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Who was born on October 08, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 15 days old,

or 550 weeks

or 3850 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2013.

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 Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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


Famous people died on October 08, 2013:

  • Paul Desmarais

    Canadian businessman and philanthropist (d. 2013).

  • Akong Rinpoche

    Tibetan-chinese spiritual leader (d. 2013,.

  • Rodolphe Kasser

    Swiss archaeologist and philologist (b. 1927).

  • Philip Chevron

    Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2013).

  • Andy Pafko

    American baseball player and manager (d. 2013).

  • Rod Grams

    American journalist and politician (b. 1948).

  • Claudio Quinteros
  • José Faria

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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


Holidays on October 08, 2013:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2013:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Royals
  2. - Roar
  3. - Wrecking Ball
  4. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Blurred Lines
  4. - 23
  5. - Berzerk

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2013 was Propuesta Indecente by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Propuesta Indecente
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Loco
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - Hable de Ti

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

The most popular movies on October 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

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

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Ravenswood

Ravenswood

Release year: 2013

Directed by: JD Cohen

Verliefd op Ibiza

Verliefd op Ibiza

Release year: 2013

Man Down

Man Down

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Swathi Chinukulu

Swathi Chinukulu

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Sri Chakravarthy

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Cuckoo'S Calling by Robert Galbraith

The Cuckoo'S Calling

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This is a brilliant debut mystery in a classic style: Detective Cormoran Straike investigates the suicide of a supermodel. After losing his leg to a landmine in Afghanistan, Cormoran strike barely makes it as a private detective.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

Deadly Heat by Richard Castle

Deadly Heat

By:

Frozen Heat's lead detective, Detective Nikki Heat of the NYPD Homicide Unit, continues to pursue the elusive ex-CIA station chief who ordered her mother's execution over a decade earlier.

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

And the Mountains Echoed

By:

A remarkable novel about finding a piece of yourself in another person. Khaled Hosseini is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, of A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Kite Runner. This novel is about love and how we care for …

Never Go Back by Lee Child

Never Go Back

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . . . Never Go Back is an action-packed suspense novel featuring "one of today's most exciting thriller characters" (Newsweek).

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

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

BandFuse: Rock Legends

BandFuse: Rock Legends

Platform: Xbox 360 PlayStation 3

Genre: Music video game

Doritos Crash Course 2

Doritos Crash Course 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Enter the Dominatrix

Enter the Dominatrix

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Deep Silver

Grid 2

Grid 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Mac OS X Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

Expeditions: Conquistador

Expeditions: Conquistador

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows OS X Windows Phone

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: BitComposer

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2013?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2013?

On October 08, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 2013?

October 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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