What happened on Friday July 12, 2013?

Here's what happened on July 12, 2013:

• Malala Yousafzai at UN Headquarters Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani education activist, visited the UN Headquarters in New York City on her 16th birthday, delivering a powerful address advocating for education rights.
• US Appeals for Morsi's Release The United States appealed to the Egyptian Army for the release of President Mohamed Morsi, reflecting the complex political tensions in Egypt during this period.
• Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash Fatality A third victim, an unidentified critically wounded girl, died from injuries sustained in the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash-landing. The incident resulted in 180 people being hurt, with 16 still hospitalized.
• Record-Breaking Stock Market Performance The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs, with the NASDAQ reaching its highest level in ten decades, signaling strong economic performance.
• Irish Pregnancy Protection Bill Approved The controversial Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 was approved by the Irish Dail, marking a significant moment in Irish reproductive rights legislation.
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner Incidents An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner caught fire eight hours after landing at London Heathrow Airport, causing runway closures. Simultaneously, another Boeing 787 owned by Thomson Airways was forced to return due to mechanical issues.
• French Train Derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge A tragic train derailment occurred in Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, resulting in six fatalities and approximately 200 injuries. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in the French railway system.
• Asylum Seeker Boat Tragedy near Christmas Island A boat carrying asylum seekers capsized north of Christmas Island, resulting in nine presumed deaths and 88 rescues by Australian authorities, drawing attention to maritime migration challenges.
• Deadly Floods in Southwest China Devastating floods in Southwest China, particularly in Sichuan Province, resulted in 40 confirmed fatalities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
• Janet Napolitano Resigns from Homeland Security U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigned from her position to become President of the University of California, signaling a major leadership transition.
• Somali Civil War Continues During the ongoing Somali Civil War, three soldiers were killed when a car bomb exploded near an African Union convoy, underscoring the persistent violence in the region.
• Kidnapping in Basilan Province, Philippines The Moro National Liberation Front kidnapped eight civilians in the Basilan Province of the Philippines. Four of the hostages were subsequently released, demonstrating ongoing regional tensions.
• Orrefors Crystal Manufacturer Closes Orrefors, a renowned Swedish manufacturer of high-quality crystal glassware, ceased operations, marking the end of a significant era in Swedish craftsmanship and design.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on July 12, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $427.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.99
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.07

Exchange Rates on July 12, 2013:

• 1 USD = 99.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0399 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9458 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1375 CNY
• 1 EUR = 129.66 JPY

July 12, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 2013 can also be written as 7/12/2013 in the US and as 12/7/2013 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 2013 in July 2013 calendar

Famous people died on July 12, 2013:

• Amar Bose

  Founder of Bose Corporation, renowned American engineer and entrepreneur who revolutionized audio technology and speaker design.

• Alan Whicker

  Pioneering British television journalist and documentarian who revolutionized travel broadcasting through his iconic show 'Whicker's World'.

• Takako Takahashi

  Japanese author (b. 1932).

• Pran
• Elaine Morgan

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
3. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
4. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
5. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Mariah Carey Featuring Miguel - #Beautiful
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:50 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 2013

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Someone born on July 12, 2013 is:

11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 2 days old,

or 617 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4324 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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