What happened on Tuesday December 17, 2013?

Here's what happened on December 17, 2013:

• Angela Merkel Elected Chancellor Again Angela Merkel was re-elected as the Chancellor of Germany for her third term, solidifying her position as one of Europe's most influential political leaders.
• Ukraine-Russia Gas and Bond Agreement During mass protests in Ukraine, President Viktor Yanukovych met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. They negotiated a significant economic deal where Russia agreed to lower gas prices for Ukraine and purchase 11 billion euros worth of Ukrainian government bonds.
• Snowden Reveals NSA Spying on Brazil Edward Snowden provided Brazil with information about NSA surveillance activities targeting Brazilian citizens, continuing the global conversation about digital privacy and international espionage.
• India-US Diplomatic Tension over Consul Arrest India ordered diplomatic repercussions against the United States following the arrest and alleged mistreatment of Devyani Khobragade, an Indian consul in New York City, highlighting tensions in diplomatic relations.
• US Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan A tragic helicopter crash in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers, underscoring the ongoing risks faced by military personnel in conflict zones.
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Legendary musicians Cat Stevens, Hall & Oates, Kiss, Linda Ronstadt, and Nirvana were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, celebrating their significant contributions to music.
• Tessanne Chin Wins The Voice Jamaican reggae singer Tessanne Chin emerged victorious in Season 5 of the popular American singing competition The Voice, marking a significant moment for Caribbean music representation.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on December 17, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $97.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $555.81
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $36.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $177.36

Exchange Rates on December 17, 2013:

• 1 USD = 102.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0605 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8847 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0711 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.33 JPY

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

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brechin - Airdrie Utd : 4 - 3

December 17, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2013 can also be written as 12/17/2013 in the US and as 17/12/2013 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2013 in December 2013 calendar

Famous people died on December 17, 2013:

• Janet Rowley

  Pioneering American geneticist who made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research, particularly in understanding the genetic basis of...

• Richard Heffner

  American historian and television host (b. 1925).

• Tetsurō Kashibuchi

  Japanese drummer, songwriter, and producer (b. 1950).

• Conny van Rietschoten

  Dutch sailor (b. 1926).

• Ricardo María Carles Gordó

  Spanish cardinal (b. 1926).

• Roberto Di Marco

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Eminem - The Monster
2. Pitbull - Timber
3. OneRepublic - Counting Stars
4. Lorde - Royals
5. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:07 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 2013

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Someone born on December 17, 2013 is:

11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 18 days old,

or 593 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4157 days old,

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

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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