What happened on Wednesday April 17, 2013?

Here's what happened on April 17, 2013:

• Boston Marathon Bombing Investigation The FBI confirmed forensic evidence that the Boston Marathon explosives were pressure cooker bombs, placed in heavy nylon bags containing shrapnel, marking a critical development in the investigation of the terrorist attack.
• Margaret Thatcher's Ceremonial Funeral The ceremonial funeral of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister, was held in London. The event was attended by prominent international leaders and marked by both reverence and protest, symbolizing her complex political legacy.
• West Fertilizer Plant Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, resulting in 15 fatalities and 160 injuries. The blast caused extensive damage to nearby buildings, including homes and a nursing home, highlighting significant industrial safety concerns.
• New Zealand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage New Zealand's Parliament passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and social progress in the country.
• US Drone Strike in Wana, Pakistan A United States drone attack in Wana, located in South Waziristan Agency, resulted in the deaths of at least five civilians, further escalating tensions in the region and raising international concerns about drone warfare.
• H7N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak The Shanghai H7N9 avian influenza strain claimed two more lives, bringing the national death toll to 16. Taiwan responded by considering a permanent ban on poultry killing in traditional markets to prevent virus spread.
• Italy's Presidential Election Preparation Italy's Parliament prepared to vote for Giorgio Napolitano as President, aiming to resolve a two-month political impasse and facilitate the formation of a coalition government.

Events in 2013

April 17, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 2013

April 17, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $420.27
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.85
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.96
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $210.53

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0261 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9326 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1723 CNY
• 1 EUR = 128.1 JPY

April 17, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Fulham - Chelsea : 0 - 3
• Man City - Wigan : 1 - 0
• West Ham - Man United : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Livorno - Novara : 1 - 3

April 17, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2013 can also be written as 4/17/2013 in the US and as 17/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

Famous people died on April 17, 2013:

• Deanna Durbin

  Deanna Durbin was a renowned Hollywood actress and singer who rose to stardom as a teenager, becoming one of the most popular musical film...

• V. S. Ramadevi

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• Carlos Graça

  São Toméan lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe until his death in 2013.

• Bi Kidude

  Tanzanian taarab singer (b. ≈1910).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2013 was When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie

April 17, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
4. Drake - Started From The Bottom
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake & Future - Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 2013

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Someone born on April 17, 2013 is:

12 years and 27 days old,

or 144 months and 27 days old,

or 630 weeks

or 4410 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2013?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 17, 2013.

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