What happened on Wednesday February 13, 2013?

About February 13th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Rebels engaged in intense fighting with Syrian military forces at an army base protecting Aleppo's international airport. Opposition sources claimed 40 Syrian soldiers were killed as large areas of the base were overrun, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the Syrian conflict.
  • Day of the week: February 13th, 2013 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Thrift Shop by Macklemore
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about February 13th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on February 13th, 2013.

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February 13, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 2013:

  • Syrian Civil War: Battle for Aleppo Airport Rebels engaged in intense fighting with Syrian military forces at an army base protecting Aleppo's international airport. Opposition sources claimed 40 Syrian soldiers were killed as large areas of the base were overrun, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the Syrian conflict.
  • Iran Advances Uranium Enrichment Capabilities Iranian officials announced the installation of advanced centrifuges at their primary uranium enrichment facility, signaling potential expansion of their nuclear fuel production capabilities. This development raises international concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
  • NATO Airstrike Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan A NATO airstrike in Kunar Province, Afghanistan resulted in the death of 10 civilians, including 3 children, with additional injuries reported. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and potential collateral damage in military operations in the region.
  • Tibetan Monk's Self-Immolation Protest A Tibetan monk set himself on fire near Boudhanath, Nepal, in a dramatic protest against Chinese occupation of Tibet. This act represents the ongoing tension and resistance in the Tibetan independence movement.
  • European Horse Meat Contamination Scandal The European Union called for random tests to address the widespread horse meat contamination issue. Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney emphasized the need for a coordinated European response to the food safety crisis.
  • Apple's iPhone Trademark Dispute in Brazil Brazilian regulators denied Apple Inc.'s request to sell phones under the "iPhone" name, maintaining IGB Electronica's trademark rights which were originally granted in 2008. This legal dispute highlights international trademark complexities.
  • South Airlines Flight Crash in Ukraine An Antonov An-24 aircraft carrying 44 passengers and 8 crew members crashed near Donetsk in Eastern Ukraine, resulting in 4 fatalities and 8 injuries. The incident underscores aviation safety challenges in the region.
  • South Thailand Insurgency Incident 16 Muslim insurgents were killed during an attack on a Thai military base in Narathiwat, reflecting the ongoing sectarian tensions in southern Thailand.

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

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

Stock market quotes on February 13, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.46
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $467.21
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.11
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $200.65

Exchange Rates on February 13, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 93.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0012 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9168 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2325 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 125.68 JPY

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

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Inverness C - Kilmarnock : 1 - 1
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What day of the week was February 13, 2013?


February 13, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 44th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 2013 can also be written as 2/13/2013 in the US and as 13/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

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February 13, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 2013:

  • Yuko Tojo

    Daughter of Hideki Tojo, the infamous Prime Minister of Japan during World War II, who was a key figure in Japan's wartime leadership and...

  • Miles J. Jones

    American pathologist and physician (b. 1952).

  • Gerry Day

    American journalist and screenwriter (b. 1922).

  • Andrée Malebranche

    Haitian artist (b. 1916).

  • Pieter Kooijmans

    Dutch judge and politician, minister of foreign affairs for the netherlands (b. 1933).

  • Gabriele Basilico
  • Tibor Zsíros
  • Angelo Trentin

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February 13, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 13, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - Thrift Shop youtube
  2. - Locked Out Of Heaven youtube
  3. - Scream & Shout youtube
  4. - Ho Hey youtube
  5. - I Knew You Were Trouble youtube

February 13, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - F**kin Problems
  3. - Diamonds youtube
  4. - Girl On Fire
  5. - Suit & Tie
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February 13, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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February 13, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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February 13, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 13, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 2013.

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How old is someone born on February 13, 2013?


Someone born on February 13, 2013 is:

12 years 3 months old,

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