What happened on Thursday December 12, 2013?

Here's what happened on December 12, 2013:

• Nelson Mandela's State Funeral Preparations Nelson Mandela's body is lying in state at the Pretoria federal government district, marking a significant moment in South African history as the nation prepares to bid farewell to its iconic anti-apartheid leader.
• Execution of Jang Sung-thaek Jang Sung-thaek, the powerful uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was executed, signaling a dramatic and brutal power struggle within North Korea's leadership.
• Abdul Kader Mullah Execution Bangladesh executed Abdul Kader Mullah, a prominent leader of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, for war crimes committed during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, highlighting the country's ongoing efforts to address historical atrocities.
• Tragic Yemen Wedding Air Strike A US air strike targeting an al Qaeda convoy in Al-Bayda, Yemen, mistakenly attacked a wedding procession, resulting in the tragic death of 15 civilians and raising serious questions about military targeting procedures.
• Mexico's Energy Sector Reform Mexico's Congress passed a landmark bill to allow foreign investment in Pemex, the state-run oil company, marking a significant shift in the country's long-standing energy policy and potentially attracting international investment.
• Australian High Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling The High Court of Australia ruled that same-sex marriages performed in the country are illegal, effectively nullifying recent legal marriages and sparking significant debate about LGBTQ+ rights.
• Thai Political Crisis Continues Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was indicted for murder in connection with the 2010 political demonstrations, reflecting ongoing tensions and accountability for past political violence.
• Catalonia Referendum Blocked Spain's government firmly announced it will not permit a referendum on Catalan self-determination, maintaining its stance against potential regional secession.

Events in 2013

December 12, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 2013

December 12, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $562.14
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $175.06

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2013:

• 1 USD = 103.35 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0637 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8892 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0715 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.13 JPY

December 12, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2013 can also be written as 12/12/2013 in the US and as 12/12/2013 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 2013 in December 2013 calendar

Famous people died on December 12, 2013:

• Audrey Totter

  Prominent American film noir actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood movies like 'The Carpetbaggers' and 'The Set-Up', who was a...

• Tom Laughlin

  American independent filmmaker best known for the 'Billy Jack' series, a groundbreaking martial arts drama that became a significant...

• Abdul Quader Molla

  Bangladeshi journalist and politician (b. 1948).

• Chang Sung-taek
• Benny Lai
• Edoardo Balduzzi

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2013 was Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
2. Eminem - The Monster
3. Lorde - Royals
4. Pitbull - Timber
5. OneRepublic - Counting Stars

December 12, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
3. Kanye West - Bound 2
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 03:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 2013

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Someone born on December 12, 2013 is:

11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 2 days old,

or 595 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4171 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2013?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 12, 2013.

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