What happened on Tuesday June 11, 2013?

About June 11th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Edward Snowden, who exposed massive U.S. government surveillance programs, checked out of his Hong Kong hotel, anticipating potential targeting by the CIA or its international allies.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 2013 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Can't Hold Us by Macklemore
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about June 11th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on June 11th, 2013.

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June 11, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 2013:

  • Edward Snowden's Aftermath Edward Snowden, who exposed massive U.S. government surveillance programs, checked out of his Hong Kong hotel, anticipating potential targeting by the CIA or its international allies.
  • EU Challenges US Data Surveillance European Union officials formally wrote to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, requesting detailed information about U.S. data surveillance practices and their impact on EU citizens, ahead of a critical meeting in Dublin.
  • Damascus Twin Suicide Bombings Two suicide bombings at Marjeh Square in Damascus resulted in at least 14 deaths and 31 injuries. Following the attack, gunmen killed an additional 60 civilians and fighters. Subsequent videos showed celebrations under the Jihadist black banner, indicating potential terrorist involvement.
  • 2013 Turkish Protests: Police Crackdown in Taksim Square Turkish police conducted a severe crackdown on protesters in Istanbul's Taksim Square, arresting dozens of lawyers and using extensive tear gas. Reports indicate physical assaults, including kicking lawyers in their heads. The police forcibly cleared protesters' barricades and continued confrontations throughout the evening.
  • Russia Passes Anti-Gay Propaganda Laws Russia's parliament enacted controversial bills banning homosexual propaganda. The legislation was accompanied by violent anti-gay demonstrations, with protesters attacking and dragging away gay individuals near the Duma.
  • Bombing Near Afghan Supreme Court A devastating bomb explosion near the Afghan Supreme Court killed 17 people and injured numerous others, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • China Launches Shenzhou 10 Space Mission China successfully launched Shenzhou 10, its fifth manned spaceflight mission and the second mission to the Tiangong-1 Space Laboratory. Three taikonauts were sent on a planned 15-day mission, marking another milestone in China's space exploration efforts.
  • Black Forest Fire in Colorado A devastating wildfire erupted in the Black Forest region of Colorado, destroying 500 structures and claiming two lives, representing a significant natural disaster.

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June 11, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 11, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 11, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.38
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $435.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.05
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $203.17

Exchange Rates on June 11, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 96.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0187 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9245 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1335 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 127.85 JPY
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What day of the week was June 11, 2013?


June 11, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 162nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 2013 can also be written as 6/11/2013 in the US and as 11/6/2013 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 2013 in June 2013 calendar

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June 11, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 11, 2013:

  • Robert Fogel

    American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1926).

  • Miller Barber

    Miller Barber was a professional American golfer known for his successful PGA Tour career, winning multiple tournaments and establishing...

  • James Grimsley

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  • Carl W. Bauer

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1933).

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June 11, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 11, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 10th and June 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 11, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Can't Hold Us youtube
  2. - Mirrors youtube
  3. - Get Lucky youtube
  4. - Just Give Me A Reason youtube
  5. - Cruise (Remix) youtube

June 11, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Blurred Lines
  3. - Thrift Shop
  4. - We Own It (Fast & Furious)
  5. - #Beautiful
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June 11, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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June 11, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 11, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 2013.

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How old is someone born on June 11, 2013?


Someone born on June 11, 2013 is:

11 years 11 months old,

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or 622 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4355 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 2013?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 11, 2013.

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