What happened on Thursday December 13, 2001?

Here's what happened on December 13, 2001:

• Bin Laden Videotape Released The United States government released a videotape showing Osama bin Laden discussing the September 11 terrorist attacks. In the footage, bin Laden is seen laughing and boasting about the extensive damage caused by the attacks, providing crucial evidence of his involvement and mindset.
• Terrorist Attack on Indian Parliament On December 13, 2001, a coordinated terrorist attack targeted the Parliament of India in New Delhi. Five armed militants stormed the Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House), resulting in the deaths of 14-15 people, including the terrorists themselves. This attack dramatically escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, bringing the two nuclear-armed nations to the brink of potential military conflict.
• US Withdraws from Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty President George W. Bush announced the United States' unilateral withdrawal from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Russian President Vladimir Putin reluctantly accepted the decision, calling for a new arms control framework. This marked a significant shift in post-Cold War international strategic relations.
• Death of Chuck Schuldiner Chuck Schuldiner, pioneering American metal guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known for founding the influential death metal band Death, passed away. Schuldiner was widely regarded as a foundational figure in the death metal genre, often called the 'Father of Death Metal'.
• Yankees Sign Jason Giambi The New York Yankees signed first baseman Jason Giambi to a massive seven-year contract worth $120 million, signaling the team's continued commitment to acquiring top baseball talent during the early 2000s.
• New Malaysian Monarch Tuanku Syed Siajuddin was installed as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State) of Malaysia, continuing the country's unique rotational monarchy system among its hereditary rulers.

Events in 2001

December 13, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 2001

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 2001

December 13, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 13, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.55

Exchange Rates on December 13, 2001:

• 1 USD = 126.18 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5675 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.6508 CHF
• 1 EUR = 112.72 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6192 GBP

December 13, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Millwall - Portsmouth : 1 - 0

December 13, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 2001 can also be written as 12/13/2001 in the US and as 13/12/2001 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 2001 in December 2001 calendar

Famous people died on December 13, 2001:

• Larry Costello
• Chuck Schuldiner

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Usher - U Got It Bad
2. Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
3. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
4. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
5. Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light

December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
2. S Club 7 - Have You Ever
3. Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
4. Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
5. Riva featuring Dannii Minogue - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)

December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Usher - U Got It Bad
2. Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
3. Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
4. Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
5. Ginuwine - Differences

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 2001 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 2001 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 13, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 04:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 2001

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Someone born on December 13, 2001 is:

23 years 5 months old,

or 281 months and 1 day old,

or 1221 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8553 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 2001?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 13, 2001.

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