What happened on Wednesday October 16, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2013:

• US Government Shutdown Ends The United States Senate reached a bipartisan agreement to resolve the 16-day government shutdown, preventing a potential national default. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 285 to 144, marking a critical moment of political compromise and averting potential economic crisis.
• Syrian Civil War Civilian Casualties In a devastating incident during the ongoing Syrian Civil War, at least 21 civilians were killed when their minibus struck a mine in the southern Syrian town of Nawa. Opposition activists attributed the tragedy to the Syrian army, underscoring the brutal human cost of the conflict.
• Malala Yousafzai Receives Honorary Canadian Citizenship Malala Yousafzai, the renowned Pakistani education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was granted Honorary Canadian Citizenship, recognizing her global advocacy for girls' education and human rights.
• Lao Airlines Flight 301 Crash Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashed on approach to Pakse International Airport in Laos, plunging into the Mekong River and resulting in a tragic loss of 49 lives. The incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety and the potential risks in challenging flight conditions.
• Chelyabinsk Meteor Fragment Recovery Russian divers successfully recovered a massive 570kg (1,255lb) fragment of the Chelyabinsk meteor, which landed on February 15, 2013. This is the largest meteorite fragment ever found, providing significant scientific research opportunities.
• Typhoon Wipha Strikes Japan Typhoon Wipha made landfall in Japan, causing significant destruction and resulting in at least 14 fatalities. The natural disaster highlighted Japan's ongoing vulnerability to extreme weather events and the importance of disaster preparedness.
• Panamanian Ship Sinking Off South Korea A Panamanian-registered ship sank off the coast of South Korea in a maritime disaster that claimed 9 sailors' lives and left 2 others missing. The Coast Guard successfully rescued 8 additional crew members, demonstrating maritime emergency response capabilities.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.48
• Apple AAPL: opens at $500.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.42

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.76 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0325 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9132 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0998 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.71 JPY

October 16, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2013 can also be written as 10/16/2013 in the US and as 16/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 16, 2013:

• George Hourmouziadis

  Greek archaeologist and academic (b. 1932).

• Govind Purushottam Deshpande

  Indian playwright and academic (b. 1938).

• Saggy Tahir

  Pakistani-american lawyer and politician (b. 1944).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 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 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 05:39 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 16, 2013

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Someone born on October 16, 2013 is:

11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 7 days old,

or 601 weeks

or 4207 days old,

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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