What happened on Thursday July 13, 2017?

About July 13th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away. His death marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for human rights and political reform in China, drawing international attention and sympathy.
  • Day of the week: July 13th, 2017 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

More about July 13th, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on July 13th, 2017.

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July 13, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 13, 2017:

  • Death of Liu Xiaobo Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away. His death marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for human rights and political reform in China, drawing international attention and sympathy.
  • Major Health Care Fraud Prosecution The U.S. Department of Justice launched a massive prosecution, charging 412 individuals with health care fraud. The collective accusation involves defrauding the U.S. government of approximately $1.3 billion, representing a significant crackdown on systemic healthcare fraud.
  • Bucks County Murder Confession In a shocking development, a suspect in the Bucks County, Pennsylvania disappearances case confessed to murdering and burying four men. A second person of interest was also taken into custody, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation.
  • Tragic Mass Killing at Children's Birthday Party in Mexico A horrific incident occurred in Tizayuca, Hidalgo, where masked men launched a violent attack on a children's birthday party, resulting in 11 fatalities and 11 injuries. The brutal assault shocked local communities and highlighted ongoing issues of violence in the region.
  • Acid Attack Spree in London London experienced a disturbing series of five separate acid attacks targeting men across the city. Two teenage suspects were subsequently apprehended by police, drawing significant attention to the rising trend of acid-related violence in urban areas.
  • Expansion of Travel Ban Family Exemptions Hawaii District Judge Derrick Watson expanded the definition of 'close family members' in the context of President Trump's travel ban, specifically including grandparents, aunts, and uncles. This judicial decision provided broader exemptions for families from six Muslim-majority countries.
  • Congressional Budget Office Federal Budget Projection The Congressional Budget Office released a controversial budget projection, estimating a $720 billion deficit over ten years, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of a potential surplus. This projection raised significant concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.

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July 13, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 13, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 13, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $145.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $71.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.70

Exchange Rates on July 13, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8773 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.364 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7728 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2931 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2729 CAD
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What day of the week was July 13, 2017?


July 13, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 2017 can also be written as 7/13/2017 in the US and as 13/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

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July 13, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 13, 2017:

  • Liu Xiaobo

    Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Chinese human rights activist who was imprisoned for his advocacy of democratic reforms and civil...

  • 'Abd al-Rahman bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa'ud
  • Charles Bachman

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July 13, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 13, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 13, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

  1. - Despacito youtube
  2. - I'm The One youtube
  3. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  4. - That's What I Like youtube
  5. - Shape Of You youtube

July 13, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

  1. - I'm The One youtube
  2. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  3. - That's What I Like youtube
  4. - Humble. youtube
  5. - Congratulations
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July 13, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 13, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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July 13, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 13, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 2017 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 July 13, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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How old is someone born on July 13, 2017?


Someone born on July 13, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 1 day old,

or 408 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 2017?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 13, 2017.

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