What happened on Wednesday April 13, 2016?

Here's what happened on April 13, 2016:

• Zika Virus Birth Defects Confirmation The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially confirmed that the Zika virus causes birth defects, specifically microcephaly, marking a significant milestone in understanding the virus's impact.
• Tensions Between Russia and US in Baltic Sea Two unarmed Russian Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft conducted simulated strikes on the USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea, with a Russian Kamov Ka-27 helicopter making seven passes and taking pictures, escalating international tensions.
• Ongoing Conflict in Donbass Ukrainian Army reported eight soldiers injured in fighting against Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Military spokesperson noted 29 shelling incidents around Mariupol, highlighting the continued tension in the region.
• South Korean Legislative Election South Korean voters participated in a legislative election where the ruling Saenuri Party unexpectedly lost seats. The opposition Minjoo Party of Korea emerged victorious, potentially signaling a shift in the country's political landscape.
• Peabody Energy Bankruptcy Peabody Energy, the world's largest privately owned coal producer, filed for bankruptcy protection due to high debt and declining global coal prices, signaling significant challenges in the fossil fuel industry.
• NBA Historic Moments The Golden State Warriors set a new NBA record with 73 regular season wins, surpassing the previous record of 72 held by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Simultaneously, Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game, scoring 60 points for the Los Angeles Lakers.
• ISIL Militant Clashes in Philippines ISIL claimed responsibility for deadly clashes with the Philippine Army in the Moro Conflict's Battle of Tipo-Tipo, resulting in 23 fatalities and demonstrating the ongoing terrorist threat in the region.
• Malawi Food Emergency Malawi declared a state of emergency due to severe food shortages, with approximately 2.8 million people (20% of the population) facing food insecurity amid a widespread drought affecting Southern Africa.
• Myanmar Earthquake A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar, located 396 km north of Naypyidaw, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, potentially causing significant geological and humanitarian impacts.

Events in 2016

April 13, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 2016

April 13, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 13, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $110.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.75

Exchange Rates on April 13, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8863 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.211 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7031 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3071 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.279 CAD

April 13, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Crystal Palace - Everton : 0 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Galatasaray - Fenerbahce : 0 - 0

April 13, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 104th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 2016 can also be written as 4/13/2016 in the US and as 13/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

Famous people died on April 13, 2016:

• Mariano Mores
• Nera White
• Jeremy Steig

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Meghan Trainor - No
4. Zayn - Pillowtalk
5. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself

April 13, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. Kevin Gates - 2 Phones
5. Jeremih - Oui

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 13, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 2016 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 April 13, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:38 am and setting at 02:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on April 13, 2016

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Someone born on April 13, 2016 is:

9 years 1 month old,

or 109 months and 1 day old,

or 474 weeks

or 3318 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 2016?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 13, 2016.

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