Tuesday October 15, 2013: on this day

October 15, 2013 was the 288th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 15, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 15, 2013, who was born and died on October 15, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Royals by Lorde), movies (e.g. Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub), TV series (e.g. Hinterland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 2013?


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

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October 15, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2013:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The 7.2 bohol earthquake strikes the philippines. at least 215 were killed.

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


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

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and 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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2013 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on October 15, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 10 days old,

or 549 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3845 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 2013.

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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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October 15, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2013:

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Cancio Garcia

    Filipino lawyer and jurist (d. 2013).

  • Rudy Minarcin

    American baseball player and coach (d. 2013).

  • Hans Riegel

    German businessman (b. 1923).

  • Donald Bailey

    American drummer (b. 1933).

  • Gloria Lynne

    American singer (d. 2013).

  • Nevill Drury

    English-australian journalist and publisher (d. 2013).

  • Gianni Volpi
  • Rudolf Friedrich
  • Bruno Metsu
  • George Olesen
  • Giovanni Martinelli
  • Vicente Palacio Atard
  • Sean Edwards
  • Ian Douglas-Wilson
  • Eugène Lecrosnier

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

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October 15, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 2013:

  • 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 on October 15, 2013:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 15, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Royals
  2. - Roar
  3. - Wrecking Ball
  4. - Wake Me Up!
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 15, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Blurred Lines
  4. - Berzerk
  5. - 23

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2013 was Loco by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 15, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loco
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos

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October 15, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Vegas

Last Vegas

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Starring: Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline

Country: United States of America

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hinterland

Hinterland

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jost Althoff

Side Effects

Side Effects

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Ravenswood

Ravenswood

Release year: 2013

Directed by: JD Cohen

Verliefd op Ibiza

Verliefd op Ibiza

Release year: 2013

Man Down

Man Down

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Dito Montiel

October 15, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Still Foolin' 'Em by Billy Crystal

Still Foolin' 'Em

By:

One of America's most beloved comedians shares his thoughts on ageing.

One Summer by Bill Bryson

One Summer

By:

Chicago Tribune Notable BookA GoodReads Reader’s Choice Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic in 1927. Babe Ruth was close to breaking the home run record.

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Doctor Sleep

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller and author of The Shining's sequel--an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. The True Knot is a group of people who travel across America in search for sustenance.

Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman

Paddle Your Own Canoe

By:

Nick Offerman is the perfect person to help you grow a strong mustache, build a chair or win over a woman.

Tip And The Gipper by Chris Matthews

Tip And The Gipper

By:

TIP AND THE GUIPER is a remarkable personal history of two political adversaries who worked together to the benefit of the country.

October 15, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Heroes 2016

Marvel Heroes 2016

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online action role-playing

Dream Chamber

Dream Chamber

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS

Genre: Graphic Adventure Adventure Game

Publisher: Microids

Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy

Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy

Platform: Windows, iOS, Android, OS X

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Microïds

Dungeon Travelers 2

Dungeon Travelers 2

Platform: PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Dungeon crawler, role-playing

Fallout 1.5: Resurrection

Fallout 1.5: Resurrection

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2013?

On October 15, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2013?

On October 15, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2013?

On October 15, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for October 2013?

October 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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