Thursday October 17, 2013: on this day

October 17, 2013 was the 290th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 17, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 2013, who was born and died on October 17, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Royals by Lorde), movies (e.g. Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub), TV series (e.g. Hinterland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2013?


October 17, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2013 can also be written as 10/17/2013 in the US and as 17/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

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October 17, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2013:

  • Naxalite maoist insurgency: three police officers are killed by a naxalite landmine in india's maharashtra district.
  • Iraqi insurgency after the u.s. withdrawal: at least 59 people were killed by attacks on shia muslims across iraq. a suicide truck bomb also hit at least 15 shabak members.
  • At least 59 people were killed in attacks on shia muslims across iraq. a suicide truck bomb was also used to attack at least 15 shabak members.
  • Two tunisian policemen are killed by islamist gunmen during clashes in goubella, northeastern tunisia.
  • 7 mozambican soldiers were killed in an ambush by renamo rebels near gorongosa.
  • Old uppsala, sweden: swedish archaeologists discovered a large number of posts that were perfectly aligned for over a kilometre. this is believed to have been a display by a fifth-century swedish chieftain.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, signs a bipartisan agreement approved by congress to end government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis.
  • The death toll from the 2013 bohol earthquake in the philippines rises to 156, with 374 people being injured.
  • Australia has received at least seven emergency warnings for bushfires in new south wales. this led to one death at lake munmorah and significant property damage.
  • After typhoon wipha, japan has lost at least 18 lives and 45 others are still missing.
  • For a term of two years, chad, chile and nigeria are elected to the united nations security council. the term begins on january 1, 2014.

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

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $499.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.84

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 97.88 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0294 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9024 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.0982 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 133.82 JPY

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

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Macclesfield - Southport : 2 - 2
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October 17, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and 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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 06:44 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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Who was born on October 17, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 1 day old,

or 548 weeks

or 3836 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2013.

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

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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October 17, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 2013:

  • Lou Scheimer

    American animator, producer, and voice actor, co-founded the filmation company (d. 2013).

  • Terry Fogerty

    English rugby player and coach (b. 1944).

  • Mother Antonia

    American-mexican nun and activist (b. 1926).

  • Rene Simpson

    Canadian-american tennis player (b. 1966).

  • Arthur Maxwell House

    Canadian neurologist and politician, 10th lieutenant governor of newfoundland and labrador (b. 1926).

  • Luciano Nicastri
  • Giorgio Dellagiovanna
  • Elio Matassi
  • Sergio Stanzani
  • Antonio Guidi

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2013:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Royals
  2. - Roar
  3. - Wrecking Ball
  4. - Wake Me Up!
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Blurred Lines
  4. - Berzerk
  5. - 23

October 17, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2013 was Loco by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loco
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos

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October 17, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Vegas

Last Vegas

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Starring: Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline

Country: United States of America

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

October 17, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hinterland

Hinterland

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jost Althoff

Side Effects

Side Effects

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Ravenswood

Ravenswood

Release year: 2013

Directed by: JD Cohen

Verliefd op Ibiza

Verliefd op Ibiza

Release year: 2013

Man Down

Man Down

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Dito Montiel

October 17, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Never Go Back by Lee Child

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . . . Never Go Back is an action-packed suspense novel featuring "one of today's most exciting thriller characters" (Newsweek).

Gone by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Gone

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Manuel Perrine is a man who doesn't fear anything or anyone. Perrine is a charismatic and ruthless strongman who kills rivals just as easily as he does his white linen suits.

Tip And The Gipper by Chris Matthews

Tip And The Gipper

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TIP AND THE GUIPER is a remarkable personal history of two political adversaries who worked together to the benefit of the country.

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

And the Mountains Echoed

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A remarkable novel about finding a piece of yourself in another person. Khaled Hosseini is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, of A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Kite Runner. This novel is about love and how we care for …

Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman

Paddle Your Own Canoe

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Nick Offerman is the perfect person to help you grow a strong mustache, build a chair or win over a woman.

October 17, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Contrast

Contrast

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Puzzle, Platform

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Divinity: Dragon Commander

Divinity: Dragon Commander

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy, turn-based strategy, third-person shooter, political simulation

Publisher: Larian Studios

Doki-Doki Universe

Doki-Doki Universe

Platform: PlayStation 3,[1] PlayStation 4,[1] PlayStation Vita

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: HumaNature Studios

Doritos Crash Course 2

Doritos Crash Course 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Chack'n Pop

Chack'n Pop

Platform: Arcade, FM-7, Nintendo Entertainment System, MSX, NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, X1, SG-1000, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Taito

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2013?

On October 17, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2013?

On October 17, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2013?

On October 17, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for October 2013?

October 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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