What happened on Thursday October 13, 2005?

Here's what happened on October 13, 2005:

• Chechen Rebel Attack on Nalchik Suspected Chechen separatist rebels launched a coordinated attack against Russian security forces in Nalchik, resulting in multiple casualties and highlighting ongoing tensions in the Caucasus region.
• Iraq Constitutional Referendum A four-day curfew was implemented in Iraq to prevent terrorist activities during the constitutional referendum. Early voting had already commenced, marking a significant moment in Iraq's post-Saddam democratic transition.
• First European H5N1 Avian Influenza Cases Dead birds in Turkey confirmed the first European cases of the H5N1 Avian Influenza virus, raising significant public health concerns about potential pandemic risks.
• Harold Pinter Wins Nobel Prize in Literature The Nobel Prize Committee in Stockholm announced Harold Pinter as the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Literature, recognizing his significant contributions to contemporary theater and dramatic writing.
• Shenzhou 6 Space Mission China's second human spaceflight, Shenzhou 6, might return earlier than planned due to weather conditions and astronaut health considerations. The mission was originally scheduled to last five days.
• Nuclear Reactor Security Vulnerability ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross revealed potential security breaches at nuclear reactors on college campuses in the United States, raising significant national security concerns.
• India's Right to Information Act The Right to Information Act of 2005 was enacted, empowering Indian citizens with the legal right to access government records and promoting transparency in public administration.
• UN Staff Evacuation from Darfur Due to escalating violence, the United Nations began evacuating staff from West Darfur, with officials reporting that conflict had prevented humanitarian aid from reaching 650,000 refugees.
• Remembering Vivian Malone Jones Commemorating Vivian Malone Jones, a significant American civil rights activist who was born in 1942 and played a crucial role in desegregation efforts.
• Veselin Topalov Wins Chess Championship Bulgarian chess grandmaster Veselin Topalov won the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2005, demonstrating exceptional strategic skill.

Events in 2005

October 13, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 2005

October 13, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 13, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $49.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.70

Exchange Rates on October 13, 2005:

• 1 USD = 114.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1821 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2874 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.6 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6846 GBP

October 13, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 2005 can also be written as 10/13/2005 in the US and as 13/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

Famous people died on October 13, 2005:

• Vivian Malone Jones

  Civil rights activist who courageously integrated the University of Alabama in 1963, challenging racial segregation alongside James Hood...

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
3. Nickelback - Photograph
4. Bow Wow - Like You
5. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

October 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Sugababes - Push The Button
2. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
3. Sean Paul - We Be Burnin'
4. Robbie Williams - Tripping

October 13, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
2. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
3. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You
4. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
5. David Banner - Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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October 13, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 2005 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 October 13, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 03:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 2005

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Someone born on October 13, 2005 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 1 day old,

or 1021 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7153 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 2005?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 13, 2005.

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