Tuesday October 15, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/15/2013, UK date format: 15/10/2013

October 15th, 2013 was the 288th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was Royals by Lorde.

Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Possession by J.R. Ward was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Hinterland. If you liked videogames you were probably playing DanceDanceRevolution or Citadels.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 15 across the years or at October 2013 calendar.

October 15, 2013 Events

What happened on October 15, 2013?

Historical Events

War in Afghanistan (2001-present:): A bomb at a mosque in Afghanistan's Logar Province causes the death of Governor Arsala Jamal, and other injuries.
A bomb at a mosque in Logar Province, Afghanistan kills Arsala Jamal. Other injuries follow.
Iraqi insurgency after the U.S. withdrawal:: A bomb explodes outside a Sunni Mosque in Kirkuk, Iraq killing 12 worshippers and injuring 24 others.
A bomb explodes outside a Sunni mosque, Kirkuk, Iraq. It kills 12 worshippers and injures 24 others.
Conflict between Israel and Palestine: The Israeli army discovers a second tunnel filled with explosives from Gaza Strip to Israel, and destroys it.
The Israeli army discovers a second tunnel filled with explosives, dug from Gaza Strip into Israel, and destroys it.
Eleanor Catton, a New Zealand author, wins the 2013 Man Booker Prize. Her work "The Luminaries" won her the Man Booker Prize.
United States debt-ceiling crises of 2013: Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency, places the United States in a "Rating Watch Negative" as a response to the imminent financial crisis.
Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency, places the United States in a "Rating Watch Negative" as a response to the imminent financial crisis.
Glenn Greenwald is a journalist with The Guardian. He has published information that Edward Snowden provided to him. Greenwald will now be joining Pierre Omidyar's new journalistic venture to be funded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
2013 Bohol earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 was reported in the Philippines, near Balilihan, Bohol province. It caused at least 74 deaths.
At least 74 people have been killed in a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Philippines, near Balilihan in Bohol Province.
Due to flooding, the New Zealand district Whanganui declares a state of emergency.
With more than 122,000 people evacuated, Typhoon Nari strikes central Vietnam.
Charles Taylor, the former Liberian President, arrives in the United Kingdom for the remaining 50 years of his sentence. He was the first head of state to have been convicted of war crimes during World War II.
A Chinese court has sentenced Ji Zhongxing, the bomber at Beijing Capital International Airport in 2013, to six years imprisonment.
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October 15, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Other October 15th famous birthdays

Vanessa Marcil
TV Actress.
Sarah Ferguson
Royalty.
Michel Foucault
French philosopher and educator.
Keyshia Cole
American R&B singer.

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How old am I?

If October 15, 2013 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 15.

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October 15, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 15, 2013?

Other October 15th famous deaths

Delphine Seyrig
French actress, whose films include "LaEUR (tm)annA[c]e DerniA]re A Marienbad" 1964, "Peau DaEUR (tm)AC/ne" 1970, and "ChA”re Inconnue"...
Bernard Frank
French orientalist and expert on Japanese culture.
Ralph Truman
Actor (Henry V Treasure Island), dies aged 77.
Thomas Sankara
BurkinabA(c), captain and politician 5th President Burkina Faso (d.87).

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October 15, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

Who should a Libra marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 15, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 15, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 15, 2013?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

October 15th marks the 287th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 77 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2013 calendar

October	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

October 15, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 15, 2013?

Holidays

United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances

International Day of Rural Women

Music charts

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