Tuesday May 13, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/13/2014, UK date format: 13/5/2014

May 13th, 2014 was the 133rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft or Detective Grimoire.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 13 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

May 13, 2014 Events

What happened on May 13, 2014?

Historical Events

Valery Bolotov is a leader in the separatist movement in Luhansk's eastern city. He was wounded by an assassin.
Six soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are killed in an attack by an insurgent.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Russian President Vladimir Putin's first deputy chief-of-staff, and Vyacheslav Ponomaryov (self-declared mayor, Sloviansk), are two more individuals added to the EU's sanctions list. These were "undermining and threatening" Ukraine's sovereignty.
Serhiy Taruta, the governor of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast says that his region, except for Slaviansk is ready for the May 25 presidential elections. He calls the separatist referendum nothing but a "sociological question".
Conflict in Central African Republic (2012-present).: Camille Lepage, a 26-year-old French photographer, was found dead in the Bouar area. French President issued a statement claiming that she had been "murdered" and said that an investigation team would be sent to the scene.
Camille Lepage, a 26-year-old French photographer, was found dead in the Bouar region. The French presidency issued a statement stating that Camille Lepage was "murdered" but also announcing that an investigation team would be sent to the scene.
A vigilante group of villager in Nigeria's Kala/Balge, Borno State, repels an attack by the terrorist Islamist group Boko Haram. They seize three vehicles and a military vehicle and kill around 200 militants.
Investigators claim that they have located the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus's flagship, off the coast of Haiti.
Soma Mine Disaster: At least 238 miners have been killed and 120 others remain trapped in a coal mine located in Soma, Turkey's Manisa Province. (BBC),
238 miners were killed in the mine, and 120 others are trapped in the coal mine at Soma, Turkey's Manisa Province. (BBC),
A block of apartments in Pyongyang, North Korea that houses 100 families has collapsed.
2014 Vietnam anti China protests: Tens of thousands of Vietnamese workers protest Beijing's decision not to locate an oil well in the South China Sea, also claimed by Hanoi. (Voice of America
Vietnamese workers protest against China in front of factories with Chinese names, after Beijing placed an oil rig in the South China Sea waters claimed by Hanoi. (Voice of America)
In a case involving bribery, Ehud Olmert, former Israeli Prime Minister, was sentenced to six-years imprisonment. (Biharprabha News),
Post-Iraq War :: The International Criminal Court will conduct an initial examination into claims that the United Kingdom forces mistreated Iraqi detainees in 2003 and 2008.
The International Criminal Court will conduct an initial examination into claims that the United Kingdom has abused Iraqi detainees in 2003 and 2008.
A shooting occurred near Atlanta's Therrell High School campus, Georgia. One student and another were injured.
Geophysical Research Letters Science published research that shows the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is at risk of irreversible melting.
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May 13, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other May 13th famous birthdays

Robert Pattinson
An actor, model, musician, and producer from England.
Grégory Lemarchal
He is a French singer who won the fourth series of "Star Academy" (TF1 private channel).
Stevie Wonder
American singer/performer, who has received many awards for his talent, his contributions to charity and his inspiring character.
Nikos Aliagas
French-Greek journalist, entertainer, and comedian.

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How old am I?

If May 13, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 13.

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May 13, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 13, 2014?

Other May 13th famous deaths

Gary Cooper
American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "Sergeant York" in 1941.
Chet Baker
Jazz trumpeter, who was 59 years old, died in a hotel window.
Eddie Barclay
French music producer, whose singers included Charles Aznavour, Dalida, and Jacques Brel.
Mickey Spillane
American writer who sold his stories to pulp magazines and slick magazines in 1935.

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May 13, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 13, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 13, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 13, 2014?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

May 13th marks the 132nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 232 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

May 13, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 13, 2014?

Holidays

Our Lady of Fatima
Rotuma Day in Fiji.
World Fair Trade Day (2006).
Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints

Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
Saint John the Silent
Saint Gerald of Villamagna
Saint Robert Bellarmine
Saint Servatus
Saint Rolanda

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 13, 2014? Which were the top hits on May 13, 2014?
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