What happened on Saturday August 17, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2013:

• Egyptian Security Forces Clear Mosque, Propose Muslim Brotherhood Dissolution After a lengthy standoff, Egyptian security forces cleared a Cairo mosque. Prime Minister Hazem Al-Beblawi simultaneously proposed the legal dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, signaling escalating tensions in post-Morsi Egypt.
• Syrian Civil War Escalation Syrian rebels attacked a militia checkpoint in Homs, killing five NDF militia members and injuring six civilians. In a separate incident, a government warplane attack on Aleppo resulted in at least 15 civilian casualties, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
• Fatal Ferry Collision in Philippines A devastating maritime accident resulted in 31 confirmed deaths and at least 170 people missing after a ferry collided with a cargo ship, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
• Gulf Cartel Leader Arrested Mario Ramirez Trevino, a prominent leader of the Gulf Cartel, was detained by Mexican authorities in Tamaulipas, marking a significant blow to organized crime.
• Boko Haram Conflict in Nigeria Intense clashes between Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram Islamists in northeast Nigeria resulted in 18 fatalities, reflecting the persistent insurgency in the region.
• Indian Rupee Hits Record Low The Indian rupee plummeted to a new record low, trading at 62.85 rupees per US dollar, indicating significant economic challenges for India.
• Usain Bolt Wins 200m at World Championships Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt secured victory in the 200-meter event at the 14th Athletics World Championships in Moscow, Russia, further cementing his legendary status in track and field.
• Insurgent Attack in Afghanistan Insurgents killed 10 people in a camp in western Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 2013

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Oostende : 2 - 0
• Charleroi - Kortrijk : 1 - 2
• Gent - Lierse : 2 - 1
• Lokeren - Genk : 3 - 1
• Mechelen - Club Brugge : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1
• Freiburg - Mainz : 1 - 2
• Hamburg - Hoffenheim : 1 - 5
• M'gladbach - Hannover : 3 - 0
• Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Sandhausen : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sociedad - Getafe : 2 - 0
• Valencia - Malaga : 1 - 0
• Valladolid - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 2

August 17, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2013 can also be written as 8/17/2013 in the US and as 17/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 17, 2013:

• David Landes

  Jewish-american historian and economist (b. 1924).

• Gus Winckel

  Dutch lieutenant and pilot (b. 1912).

• Odilia Dank

  American educator and politician (b. 1938).

• Devin Gray

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
3. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. Jay-Z - Holy Grail

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 03:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 2013

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Someone born on August 17, 2013 is:

11 years 8 months old,

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or 611 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4279 days old,

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

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

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