What happened on Sunday December 15, 2013?

Here's what happened on December 15, 2013:

• Nelson Mandela Laid to Rest Nelson Mandela is buried in his ancestral home of Qunu following a state funeral, marking the end of a monumental life dedicated to ending apartheid and promoting reconciliation in South Africa.
• China Lands Moon Rover China successfully lands its moon rover, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration program and demonstrating its growing technological capabilities.
• Australian Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan The last Australian combat troops complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the end of Australia's longest military engagement and concluding a significant chapter in the War on Terror.
• South Sudanese Civil War Begins The South Sudanese Civil War erupts when opposition leaders Dr. Riek Machar, Pagan Amum, and Rebecca Nyandeng boycott the National Liberation Council meeting at Nyakuron, signaling deep political tensions and potential armed conflict.
• John McCain Supports Euromaidan Protests U.S. Senator John McCain joins protesters in Kiev and publicly criticizes Moscow for interfering in Ukraine's internal political affairs, highlighting international tensions during the Euromaidan movement.
• Deadly Clash in Xinjiang Sixteen people were killed in a violent incident near Kashgar in China's volatile Xinjiang region, highlighting ongoing ethnic and political tensions in the area.
• Actress Joan Fontaine Passes Away Renowned British-American actress Joan Fontaine dies at age 95, leaving behind a legendary Hollywood career highlighted by her iconic roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films 'Rebecca' and 'Suspicion'.
• Michelle Bachelet Wins Chilean Presidential Election Michelle Bachelet is re-elected as President of Chile in the second round of the presidential election, returning to lead the country after her previous term.
• WWE Championship Unification Randy Orton defeats John Cena at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs event, unifying the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship titles.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 2013

December 15, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
• Fiorentina - Bologna : 3 - 0
• Genoa - Atalanta : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Sassuolo : 4 - 0
• Lazio - Livorno : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Club Brugge : 2 - 2
• Gent - Anderlecht : 1 - 2
• Standard - Genk : 3 - 1
• Waregem - Lierse : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Leverkusen - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Freiburg : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Greuther Furth : 4 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Ingolstadt : 0 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Frankfurt FSV : 3 - 3

December 15, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 349th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2013 can also be written as 12/15/2013 in the US and as 15/12/2013 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2013 in December 2013 calendar

Famous people died on December 15, 2013:

• Joan Fontaine

  Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock films like 'Rebecca' and 'Suspicion'.

• Dyron Nix

  American basketball player (b. 1967).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2013 was Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
2. Eminem - The Monster
3. Lorde - Royals
4. Pitbull - Timber
5. OneRepublic - Counting Stars

December 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
3. Kanye West - Bound 2
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 2013

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Someone born on December 15, 2013 is:

11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 20 days old,

or 594 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4159 days old,

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

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 15, 2013.

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