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see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 2013What happened on Thursday, August 15, 2013?
About August 15th, 2013, in brief:
- Historical events: Following the Egyptian military's ousting of President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, violent clashes erupted between security forces and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood. The international community, including the United States and European Union, expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for restraint from all parties involved.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 2013 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
- Popular movie: Despicable Me 2 directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
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- August 15, 2013: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 15, 2013?
- August 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 2013?
- Back in 2013
August 15, 2013: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 2013:
- Egyptian Coup Aftermath: Violent Clashes and International Response Following the Egyptian military's ousting of President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, violent clashes erupted between security forces and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood. The international community, including the United States and European Union, expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for restraint from all parties involved. source: aljazeera.com
- Beirut Bombing Near Hezbollah Complex On August 15, 2013, a car bomb exploded in the Rweiss district of Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 21 people and injuring over 200. The blast targeted a Hezbollah stronghold, marking the deadliest attack in the city in over eight years. The Sunni Islamist group Aisha Umm-al Mouemeneen claimed responsibility for the attack. source: washingtonpost.com
- Srebrenica Massacre Suspect Extradited On August 15, 2013, Aleksandar Cvetković was extradited from Israel to Bosnia and Herzegovina to stand trial for his alleged participation in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. Cvetković was accused of launching attacks on the UN safe area of Srebrenica and participating in the military operation 'Krivaja-95' to capture the area. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Scientific Discovery of Olinguito The Smithsonian announced the groundbreaking discovery of the olinguito, a new carnivorous mammal species found in the Americas. This was the first such discovery in 35 years, representing a significant moment in zoological research and biodiversity understanding. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Brazil's Oil Royalties Distribution Bill The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial bill regulating the distribution of oil exploration royalties. The legislation mandates that 75% of the funds will be allocated to education and 25% to healthcare, signaling a significant policy shift in national resource management.
August 15, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 15, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 15, 2013:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.66
- Apple AAPL: opens at $496.42
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $23.97
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.23
Exchange Rates on August 15, 2013:
- 1 USD = 97.25 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0301 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9257 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.1125 CNY
- 1 EUR = 129.84 JPY
What day of the week was August 15, 2013?
August 15, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 2013 can also be written as 8/15/2013 in the US and as 15/8/2013 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 2013:
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Jacques VergèsRenowned French lawyer known for defending controversial clients like Klaus Barbie and Carlos the Jackal.
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Sławomir MrożekRenowned Polish playwright, cartoonist, and writer known for his absurdist works that critically examined political and social themes.
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Rosalía MeraSpanish businesswoman and co-founder of Inditex and Zara, who played a crucial role in building a global fashion empire.
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Marich Man Singh ShresthaNepali politician, 28th prime minister of nepal (b. 1942).
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August Schellenberg
August 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
- Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
- Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
- Daft Punk - Get Lucky
- Jay-Z - Holy Grail
August 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
- Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
- J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip
August 15, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 2013 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 01:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.
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How old is someone born on August 15, 2013?
Someone born on August 15, 2013 is:
12 years 11 months old,
or 155 months and 21 days old,
or 676 weeks and 6 days old,
or 4738 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2013?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 15th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2013?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2013.
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The history attached to August 15, 2013 includes Egyptian Coup Aftermath: Violent Clashes and International Response, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 15, 2013 included “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 15, 2013 included Despicable Me 2, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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