Wednesday October 16, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/16/2013, UK date format: 16/10/2013

October 16th, 2013 was the 289th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Royals by Lorde.

Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Hinterland. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brave Frontier or 4 Pics 1 Word.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 16 across the years or at October 2013 calendar.

October 16, 2013 Events

What happened on October 16, 2013?

Historical Events

Civil war in Syria: At least 21 civilians were killed when their minibus hit a mine in the southern Syrian town Nawa. Opposition activists blame the Syrian army. (Reuters),
Their minibus collided with a mine in the southern Syrian town Nawa. At least 21 civilians were killed. Opposition activists blamed the Syrian army. (Reuters),
United States debt-ceiling crises of 2013: The United States Senate agrees to a bipartisan agreement to prevent default and end the 16-day US government shut down. The legislation is passed by the House 285 to 144. The president is expected to sign the bill. (AFP via Sydney Morning Herald),
The United States Senate agrees to a bipartisan agreement to end the 16-day US government shut down and avoid default. The legislation is passed by the House 285 to 144. The president is expected to sign the bill. (AFP via Sydney Morning Herald),
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes into the Mekong River close to Pakse International Airport killing 44 passengers.
Japan is hit by Typhoon Wipha, resulting in at most 14 deaths.
A Panamanian-registered ship sinks off South Korea's coast, killing 9 sailors and leaving two others missing. Coast Guard officials rescue 8 more crew members.
After the 9 September parliamentary election, Solberg's Cabinet was appointed by the King as the 61st cabinet in Norway.
Malala Yousafzai receives Honorary Canadian Citizenship
After a bomb-sniffing dogs discovers "a potential explosive device", a terminal at Miami International Airport had to be evacuated briefly.
Russian divers have recovered a portion of the Chelyabinsk meteor, which landed on February 15, 2013. It weighed 570kg (1.255lb). It is the largest meteorite fragment ever found.
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October 16, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Other October 16th famous birthdays

John Mayer
American producer and singer.
Andrei Chikatilo
Ukrainian-Russian serial killer (d. 1994).
Elie Semoun
Christophe Maé
French pop singer, born to a pastry chef, he learned to play the guitare, harmonica and violin very early.

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How old am I?

If October 16, 2013 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 16.

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October 16, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 16, 2013?

Other October 16th famous deaths

Peggy Ann Garner
Actress (Ford Theater), died at 53 from cancer.
Arthur Grumiaux
Belgian pianist and violinist (d. 1986).
Art Blakey
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Drummer (Billyeckstine Band, Jazz Messengers).
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
High ranking Nazi Germany official during World War II.

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October 16, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 16, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 16, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 16, 2013?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

October 16th marks the 288th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 76 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2013 calendar

October	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

October 16, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 16, 2013?

Observances

World Food Day [FAO]

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 16, 2013? Which were the top hits on October 16, 2013?
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