What happened on Tuesday October 15, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 15, 2013:

• Iran Nuclear Talks Resume Diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the UN Security Council permanent members plus Germany resumed in Geneva after a six-month hiatus, focusing on resolving tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
• US Debt-Ceiling Crisis Fitch Ratings placed the United States on a 'Rating Watch Negative', signaling potential economic instability due to the ongoing debt-ceiling crisis and potential financial implications.
• Bohol Earthquake in the Philippines A devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, specifically the Bohol province, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. At least 215 people were killed, making it one of the most severe natural disasters in the region that year.
• Typhoon Nari Strikes Vietnam Typhoon Nari caused massive disruption in central Vietnam, leading to the evacuation of over 122,000 people and demonstrating the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Assassination of Afghan Governor In a tragic incident during the ongoing Afghanistan conflict, Governor Arsala Jamal was killed by a bomb explosion at a mosque in Logar Province, highlighting the continued instability and violence in the region.
• Mosque Bombing in Kirkuk, Iraq A deadly bomb explosion outside a Sunni mosque in Kirkuk, Iraq, resulted in the deaths of 12 worshippers and injured 24 others, underscoring the ongoing sectarian tensions and violence in the country.
• Eleanor Catton Wins Man Booker Prize New Zealand author Eleanor Catton made literary history by winning the prestigious Man Booker Prize for her novel 'The Luminaries', becoming the youngest recipient of the award at that time.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 2013

October 15, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 15, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.47
• Apple AAPL: opens at $497.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.74

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.2 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0374 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9123 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1026 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.8 JPY

October 15, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 288th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2013 can also be written as 10/15/2013 in the US and as 15/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 15, 2013:

• Donald Bailey

  American drummer (b. 1933).

• Hans Riegel

  German businessman (b. 1923).

• Bruno Metsu
• Rudolf Friedrich
• Giovanni Martinelli

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Avicii - Wake Me Up!
5. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
4. Eminem - Berzerk
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:19 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 2013

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Someone born on October 15, 2013 is:

11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 28 days old,

or 604 weeks

or 4228 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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