What happened on Thursday May 16, 2013?

Here's what happened on May 16, 2013:

• Afghanistan War (2001-present).: Many people die in suicide bombings in Afghanistan. At least 15 are killed in Kabul by a suicide bomber belonging to Hizb-i-Islami. This Taliban affiliate targeted a convoy of foreign troops and injured 40 more.
• Two suicide bombings in Afghanistan result in many deaths. At least 15 people were killed in Kabul by a suicide bomber belonging to Hizb-i-Islami. This Taliban affiliate targeted a convoy of foreign troops and injured 40 more.
• Insurgency in Iraq (post-U.S. withdraw): Seventeen people are killed by car bombs and gunmen in Baghdad, Iraq.
• Seventeen people are killed in Baghdad, Iraq when bombs explode and gunmen attack civilians.
• Six security personnel were abducted by suspected militants in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
• Nigerian Sharia Conflict:: The Nigerian military has imposed a curfew in Adamawa State from dusk until dawn.
• In Adamawa State, the Nigerian military has imposed a curfew from dusk until dawn.
• After nine seasons, The Office's American version airs its final episode on National Broadcasting Company.
• British author Jenny Colgan won the 2013 Romantic Novel of the Year Award with her book Welcome to Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop of Dreams.
• Auction: Topless painting by actress Bea Arthur sold for US$2 Million
• Bill Gates, with an estimated fortune of $72.7 billion, becomes the richest person in the world for the first time since 2007.
• Venezuela's government tries to end the shortage of toilet paper.
• Three people are killed when a shoe factory in Cambodia collapses.
• All 21 passengers were injured when the plane crashed while trying to land on a mountain airstrip near northern Nepal.
• Saeed Jalili (Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran) reiterates Iran's right to peacefully use nuclear energy, but does not intend to seek out nuclear weapons.
• The United States has announced new sanctions against the Syrian government.
• Pope Francis calls for financial reform worldwide along ethical lines to combat the "tyranny [of] finance speculation".
• Two brothers were arrested in connection to the Mother's Day shooting in New Orleans that left 20 people injured.
• Rolf Wolff is the president of Stockholm School of Economics. He was accused of promoting a convicted insider trader to a top university position and lying about his academic credentials.
• A Canadian mine has discovered water dating back to 2.6 billion years. This is the oldest known source of water.
• One study found that marijuana could lower insulin resistance and improve blood sugar.
• David Beckham, a midfielder in association football, announces his retirement at the season's conclusion. This announcement came just days after he won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain.
• Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver, has committed suicide at the age of 71.

Events in 2013

May 16, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

Newspapers from May. 16, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $423.24
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $204.00

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2013:

• 1 USD = 102.22 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0184 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9643 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.149 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.69 JPY

May 16, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2013 can also be written as 5/16/2013 in the US and as 16/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

Famous people died on May 16, 2013:

• Heinrich Rohrer

  Swiss physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1933).

• Bryan Illerbrun

  Canadian football player (b. 1957).

• Bernard Waber

  American author and illustrator (b. 1921).

• Dick Trickle

  American race car driver (b. 1941).

• Paul Shane

  British actor and comedian (b. 1940).

• Frankie Librán

  Puerto rican-american baseball player (d. 2013).

• Angelo Errichetti

  American politician (b. 1928).

• Nora McDermott
• Marcello Staglieno
• Werner Bormann

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:08 am and setting at 12:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 2013.

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Someone born on May 16, 2013 is:

11 years 6 months old,

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

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

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