What happened on Friday December 13, 2013?

Here's what happened on December 13, 2013:

• Nelson Mandela's Funeral Preparations Nelson Mandela's body will be transported to Qunu, Eastern Cape, for his final resting place, marking the end of a historic journey for the anti-apartheid icon.
• Typhoon Haiyan Devastation Typhoon Haiyan is confirmed as the deadliest typhoon in Philippine history, with a staggering death toll exceeding 6,000 and causing unprecedented destruction.
• China's Lunar Mission China prepares to become the third country to successfully land on the moon, with the lunar mission's descent phase set to begin, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Syrian Refugee Crisis Criticism Amnesty International publicly criticizes the European Union for providing insufficient humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian challenges of the Syrian civil war.
• South China Sea Tensions Escalating maritime tensions emerge as United States and Chinese warships confront each other in international waters of the South China Sea, signaling growing geopolitical friction.
• Beyoncé's Revolutionary Album Release Beyoncé unexpectedly releases her fifth self-titled album without any prior promotion, disrupting traditional music industry album release strategies and setting a new precedent for global music launches.
• Pipeline Bombing in Iraq A devastating pipeline attack in north-eastern Baghdad results in the deaths of 15 Iranians and 3 Iraqis, underscoring the ongoing instability in the region following the U.S. withdrawal.
• Rare Snowfall in Cairo An extraordinary meteorological event occurs as Cairo experiences its first snowfall in 112 years during a severe Middle East cold snap, with temperatures dropping to near freezing.
• Wichita Bomb Plot Foiled Authorities successfully arrest a suspect in the Wichita bomb plot, preventing a potential terrorist attack on Wichita Mid-Continent Airport through undercover police intervention.
• Shooting at Arapahoe High School A tragic school shooting occurs at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, where a student is critically injured, highlighting ongoing concerns about school safety.

Events in 2013

December 13, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 2013

December 13, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 13, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $95.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $562.85
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.59
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.52

Exchange Rates on December 13, 2013:

• 1 USD = 103.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0581 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8891 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0713 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.81 JPY

December 13, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Werder Bremen : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Sandhausen : 0 - 0
• FC Koln - Dresden : 3 - 1
• Kaiserslautern - Paderborn : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Levante - Elche : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Niort : 2 - 0
• Brest - Nimes : 1 - 1
• CA Bastia - Caen : 1 - 5
• Creteil - Arles : 1 - 1
• Istres - Nancy : 0 - 0

December 13, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 2013 can also be written as 12/13/2013 in the US and as 13/12/2013 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 2013 in December 2013 calendar

December 13, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 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 13, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 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 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, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:10 pm and setting at 04:29 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 13, 2013

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Someone born on December 13, 2013 is:

11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 1 day old,

or 595 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 2013?

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, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 13, 2013.

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