What happened on Thursday October 13, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 13, 2011:

• Breakthrough in Artificial Muscle Technology Researchers from multiple universities announced the development of carbon nanotube-based artificial muscle fibers over 1,000 times stronger than previous designs, with potential applications in nanoscale motors and electrical systems.
• Slovak Parliament Votes on EU Financial Stability Fund The Parliament of Slovakia adopted a law allowing a parliamentary vote on the European Union's European Financial Stability Fund, a critical step in addressing the European economic crisis.
• Severe Flooding in Vietnam's Mekong Delta The Mekong River Delta experienced its worst floods in a decade, resulting in 43 deaths and destroying approximately 70,000 homes, causing significant humanitarian and economic challenges.
• Baghdad Bombing in Sadr City Twin bomb blasts in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood resulted in at least 16 civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Iraq.
• US Drone Strike in North Waziristan A United States drone attack targeted a militant compound in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, resulting in four confirmed fatalities. The strike was part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the area.
• Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced for Insider Trading Raj Rajaratnam, a prominent hedge fund manager, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for insider trading, marking a significant moment in financial regulation and corporate ethics.
• South Korean President Addresses US Congress South Korean President Lee Myung-bak delivered a speech to a joint session of the United States Congress, highlighting the recently concluded free trade agreement and discussing diplomatic relations with North Korea.
• Liberian General Election The first results of the Liberian General Election were anticipated, with a likely runoff between incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and former diplomat Winston Tubman.
• Royal Wedding in Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck of Bhutan married Jetsun Pema, a 21-year-old college student from Punakha, in a significant royal ceremony symbolizing the modernization of the Bhutanese monarchy.
• Qantas Ground Crew Strike A strike by Qantas ground crew in Australia led to widespread passenger disruptions, causing long delays and flight cancellations across the country's aviation network.

Events in 2011

October 13, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 2011

October 13, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 13, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.22
• Apple AAPL: opens at $404.98
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.76
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.97

Exchange Rates on October 13, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.86 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0207 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.898 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3828 CNY
• 1 EUR = 105.835 JPY

October 13, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 2011 can also be written as 10/13/2011 in the US and as 13/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

October 13, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts
5. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem

October 13, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way
5. Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis

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

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October 13, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 2011

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Someone born on October 13, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 10 days old,

or 705 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4941 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 2011?

There are 173 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, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 13, 2011.

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