What happened on Wednesday January 16, 2013?

Here's what happened on January 16, 2013:

• Syrian Civil War: Deadly Car Bombings in Idlib A devastating terrorist attack occurred in the Idlib Governorate of Syria, where three car bombs exploded near military checkpoints, resulting in 24 fatalities. Government forces successfully defused two additional explosive devices, preventing further potential casualties.
• In Amenas Hostage Crisis in Algeria A terrorist attack at a BP facility in In Amenas, Algeria, resulted in at least 2 workers killed and 40 hostages taken. The multinational hostage situation involved citizens from Norway, United States, France, Ireland, Japan, and the United Kingdom. An al-Qaeda affiliated group claimed the attack was in retaliation for Algeria's support of French military operations against Islamic rebels in Mali.
• Suicide Attack on Afghan National Security Headquarters During the prolonged Afghanistan War, a group of suicide bombers launched an attack on the Afghan National Directorate of Security headquarters in Kabul. The assault resulted in one security guard killed and 17 others injured, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• French and Malian Troops Combat Rebels in Diabaly As part of the ongoing Conflict in Northern Mali, French and Malian troops engaged in military operations against rebels in the city of Diabaly, representing a significant moment in the international intervention to stabilize the region.
• Bayern Munich Appoints Pep Guardiola as New Manager Bayern Munich officially confirms that renowned football manager Pep Guardiola will take over as the club's head coach during the summer of 2013, marking a significant transition for the prestigious German football club.
• Boeing 787 Aircraft Grounded Globally Global aviation authorities grounded all Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft due to significant safety concerns surrounding the lithium-ion battery systems, marking an unprecedented safety intervention in modern commercial aviation.
• 2013 Vauxhall Helicopter Accident in London A tragic helicopter crash in central London resulted in two fatalities and 13 injuries when the aircraft collided with a crane atop a building, causing significant public shock and raising questions about urban aerial safety.
• LeBron James Reaches Milestone in NBA Career Miami Heat's forward LeBron James made history by becoming the youngest player to score 20,000 career points, further solidifying his status as one of basketball's most exceptional athletes.
• Russian Mafia Boss Assassinated Aslan Usoyan, a prominent Russian mafia boss, was shot and killed in Moscow, reflecting the ongoing violent dynamics within organized crime networks.

Events in 2013

January 16, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 2013

January 16, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 16, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.16
• Apple AAPL: opens at $494.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.00

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2013:

• 1 USD = 88.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9856 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9308 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2165 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.43 JPY

January 16, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Coventry - Tranmere : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Southampton : 2 - 2

January 16, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2013 can also be written as 1/16/2013 in the US and as 16/1/2013 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2013 in January 2013 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 2013:

• Pauline Phillips

  American journalist and radio host best known for creating the iconic advice column 'Dear Abby', which became a cultural phenomenon.

• Burhan Doğançay
• Gussie Moran
• Giorgio Perrotta

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2013 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Rihanna - Diamonds
3. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Macklemore - Thrift Shop

January 16, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2013 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:49 am and setting at 10:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 2013

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Someone born on January 16, 2013 is:

12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 7 days old,

or 640 weeks

or 4480 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2013?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 16, 2013.

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