What happened on Friday October 11, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 11, 2013:

• ISIL Atrocities in Syria Human Rights Watch reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) committed severe human rights violations, murdering at least 190 Syrian villagers in pro-government areas and kidnapping numerous civilians.
• Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to OPCW The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), recognizing their significant efforts in eliminating chemical weapons and promoting international peace and security.
• Migrant Boat Tragedy in Sicily A tragic maritime disaster occurred in the Channel of Sicily, where a migrant boat sank, resulting in the drowning of at least 34 people. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis of dangerous migration routes in the Mediterranean.
• Fukuoka Hospital Explosion A devastating explosion at a hospital in Fukuoka, Japan, resulted in the death of ten people, causing significant loss of life and raising questions about hospital safety and emergency response protocols.
• France Bans Fracking France's Constitutional Council upheld a ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), reinforcing the country's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable energy policies.
• UK Media Regulation Draft Following negotiations between major political parties, the UK government proposed a draft royal charter for self-regulation of British media, sparking concerns about press freedom and potential limitations on journalistic expression.
• Mother Visits Imprisoned Son in North Korea Myunghee Bae traveled to North Korea to visit her son Kenneth Bae, an American serving a 15-year hard labor sentence, highlighting the complex diplomatic tensions between the United States and North Korea.
• Israeli Couple Attacked in West Bank An Israeli man was killed and his wife injured during a militant attack on their home in the West Bank, further underscoring the ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Cyclone Phailin Preparedness Indian states Odisha and Andhra Pradesh prepared for the impending Cyclone Phailin, demonstrating proactive disaster management and emergency response strategies.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on October 11, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $486.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.25

Exchange Rates on October 11, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.035 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9119 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1206 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.55 JPY

October 11, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 2013 can also be written as 10/11/2013 in the US and as 11/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 11, 2013:

• María de Villota

  Spanish race car driver who tragically died in 2013 after a severe racing accident, known for her courage and impact on motorsports.

• Erich Priebke

  Nazi SS captain responsible for the Ardeatine massacre in Rome during World War II, convicted of war crimes and mass murder.

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 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 11, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11th 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 11, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 12:02 am.

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 11, 2013

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Someone born on October 11, 2013 is:

11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 2 days old,

or 587 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4112 days old,

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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