What happened on Tuesday April 13, 2021?

About April 13th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Joe Biden officially announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. This decision marks a significant shift from the previously agreed May 1 deadline. The United States reaffirmed its continued support for the Afghan government in its ongoing conflict with the Taliban, who remained silent on the announcement.
  • Day of the week: April 13th, 2021 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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April 13, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 13, 2021:

  • U.S. Announces Complete Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan U.S. President Joe Biden officially announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. This decision marks a significant shift from the previously agreed May 1 deadline. The United States reaffirmed its continued support for the Afghan government in its ongoing conflict with the Taliban, who remained silent on the announcement.
  • U.S. Announces Complete Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan U.S. President Joe Biden officially announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. This decision marks a significant shift from the previously agreed May 1 deadline. The United States reaffirmed its continued support for the Afghan government in its ongoing conflict with the Taliban, who remained silent on the announcement.
  • Sabotage at Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility The New York Times reported that a blackout at Iran's underground Natanz nuclear facility was the result of sophisticated sabotage, involving a remotely detonated improvised explosive device that had been previously smuggled into the site.
  • Sabotage at Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility The New York Times reported that a blackout at Iran's underground Natanz nuclear facility was the result of sophisticated sabotage, involving a remotely detonated improvised explosive device that had been previously smuggled into the site.
  • Missile Attack on Israeli Cargo Ship An Israeli-owned cargo ship, MV Hyperion Ray, was struck by a missile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. While no immediate responsibility was claimed, Israeli officials strongly suspect Iranian involvement in the attack.
  • Missile Attack on Israeli Cargo Ship An Israeli-owned cargo ship, MV Hyperion Ray, was struck by a missile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. While no immediate responsibility was claimed, Israeli officials strongly suspect Iranian involvement in the attack.
  • Turkey to Host Afghanistan Peace Summit Turkey announced plans to host a diplomatic summit from April 24 to May 4, aimed at facilitating negotiations to end the long-standing war in Afghanistan.
  • Turkey to Host Afghanistan Peace Summit Turkey announced plans to host a diplomatic summit from April 24 to May 4, aimed at facilitating negotiations to end the long-standing war in Afghanistan.
  • Burkina Faso Court Indicts Ex-President for Murder A military court in Burkina Faso indicted former President Blaise Compaoré for the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara. Compaoré, who ruled the nation for 27 years before resigning in 2014 and fleeing to Ivory Coast, now faces legal consequences for the historic assassination.
  • Burkina Faso Court Indicts Ex-President for Murder A military court in Burkina Faso indicted former President Blaise Compaoré for the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara. Compaoré, who ruled the nation for 27 years before resigning in 2014 and fleeing to Ivory Coast, now faces legal consequences for the historic assassination.
  • Japan to Release Treated Fukushima Radioactive Water The Japanese government announced plans to release 1.25 million tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean over 30 years. Officials assert that the release will have no negative impact on human health or the environment.
  • Japan to Release Treated Fukushima Radioactive Water The Japanese government announced plans to release 1.25 million tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean over 30 years. Officials assert that the release will have no negative impact on human health or the environment.
  • Deadly Car Bombing in Farah, Afghanistan A car bombing in Farah province resulted in the tragic deaths of three civilians and ten security personnel in northern Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
  • Deadly Car Bombing in Farah, Afghanistan A car bombing in Farah province resulted in the tragic deaths of three civilians and ten security personnel in northern Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
  • Suez Canal Authority Granted Seizure of Ever Given A court in Ismailia granted the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority's request to seize the CS Ever Given vessel, pending payment of a compensation claim exceeding US$900 million, following the ship's blockage of the crucial maritime route.
  • Suez Canal Authority Granted Seizure of Ever Given A court in Ismailia granted the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority's request to seize the CS Ever Given vessel, pending payment of a compensation claim exceeding US$900 million, following the ship's blockage of the crucial maritime route.
  • Explosion at Football Ground in Balochistan An improvised explosive device detonated at a football ground in Hub, Balochistan, Pakistan, injuring twelve people. The attack occurred during a commemorative game honoring fallen police officers.
  • Explosion at Football Ground in Balochistan An improvised explosive device detonated at a football ground in Hub, Balochistan, Pakistan, injuring twelve people. The attack occurred during a commemorative game honoring fallen police officers.
  • Shooting at Tennessee High School A tragic shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, resulted in the death of a teenage boy. A police officer was wounded, and one person was detained in connection with the incident.
  • Shooting at Tennessee High School A tragic shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, resulted in the death of a teenage boy. A police officer was wounded, and one person was detained in connection with the incident.

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April 13, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 13, 2021?


April 13, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 103rd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 2021 can also be written as 4/13/2021 in the US and as 13/4/2021 in UK and Europe.

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April 13, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 13, 2021:

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April 13, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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April 13, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 13, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 13, 2021 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 2021.

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How old is someone born on April 13, 2021?


Someone born on April 13, 2021 is:

4 years and 28 days old,

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