Thursday October 10, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/10/2013, UK date format: 10/10/2013

October 10th, 2013 was the 283rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Thursday.

The number one song in US was Royals by Lorde.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while W Is For Wasted by Sue Grafton was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Ravenswood. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alien Spidy or Alien Rage.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 10 across the years or at October 2013 calendar.

October 10, 2013 Events

What happened on October 10, 2013?

Historical Events

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was kidnapped in Tripoli from a hotel. He was later freed.
Ali Zeidan, the Prime Minister of Libya, is kidnapped in Tripoli from a hotel. He was later freed.
Alice Munro, a Canadian writer, is honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature 2013.
Official alternatives names have been announced for the North Island, South Island and South Islands of New Zealand. They include Te Ika-a-Maui (the Maori language name) and Te Waipounamu (the official alternative names).
The BBC announced the discovery of nine episodes of Doctor Who starring Patrick Troughton in Nigeria. This includes the remaining serial The Enemy of the World, as well as 4 of the 5 episodes of The Web of Fear.
French air traffic controllers start strike action, with the southern part of France expected to be most affected.
A lower court's order was overturned by the Delaware Supreme Court. This allows Activision Blizzard to buy its equity back from Vivendi.
Kwame Kilpatrick, former Mayor of Detroit, is sentenced for racketeering conspiracy fraud and tax crimes.
The Justice Ministry of Iraq announced that it executed 42 terrorist convicts within two days, despite condemnation from human right groups.
President Joyce Banda dissolves the Cabinet of Malawi amid a corruption scandal.
Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 astronaut, and the second American to orbit Earth, has died at 88 after complications from a stroke.
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October 10, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Other October 10th famous birthdays

Marina Lambrini Diamandis
Mario López
Alberto Giacometti
He is a Swiss painter and sculptor, and is known for his unique interpretations on space and proportion.
Rekha (actress)

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How old am I?

If October 10, 2013 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 10.

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October 10, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 10, 2013?

Other October 10th famous deaths

Orson Welles
American actor, director and producer, who presented "War Of The Worlds" by radio on October 31, 1938.
Yul Brynner
Russian-American actor.
Brian Connolly
At 52, Sweet's lead singer dies from heart failure.
Redd Foxx
American comedian and actor.

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October 10, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 10, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 10, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 10, 2013?

The day of the week was Thursday.

October 10th marks the 282nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 82 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2013 calendar

October	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

October 10, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 10, 2013?

Observances

World Mental Health Day [WHO]

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 10, 2013? Which were the top hits on October 10, 2013?
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