What happened on Thursday August 15, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2013:

• Egyptian Coup Aftermath: Violent Clashes and International Response On August 15, 2013, the aftermath of the Egyptian coup d'état was marked by significant violence and international diplomatic tension. Security forces and protesters engaged in deadly clashes, resulting in 638 deaths. The Muslim Brotherhood stormed and set fire to a Cairo government building, escalating the political unrest. In response to the violence, President Barack Obama canceled joint military exercises between the United States and Egypt.
• Beirut Bombing Near Hezbollah Complex A devastating explosion occurred in southern Beirut near a Hezbollah complex, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 226 injuries. A previously unknown Syrian Sunni group claimed responsibility through an online video, highlighting the complex regional tensions and sectarian conflicts.
• Srebrenica Massacre Suspect Extradited Aleksandar Cvetkovic, a suspect in the 1995 Srebrenica Massacre, was extradited from Bosnia-Herzegovina, representing a continued effort to bring perpetrators of war crimes to justice.
• 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.
• 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.

Events in 2013

August 15, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2013

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

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 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 15, 2013:

• Jacques Vergès

  Renowned French lawyer known for defending controversial clients like Klaus Barbie and Carlos the Jackal.

• Sławomir Mrożek

  Renowned Polish playwright, cartoonist, and writer known for his absurdist works that critically examined political and social themes.

• Rosalía Mera

  Spanish businesswoman and co-founder of Inditex and Zara, who played a crucial role in building a global fashion empire.

• Marich Man Singh Shrestha

  Nepali politician, 28th prime minister of nepal (b. 1942).

• August Schellenberg

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 15th

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.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
3. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. 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.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2013

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Someone born on August 15, 2013 is:

11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 20 days old,

or 611 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2013?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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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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