What happened on Saturday May 18, 2013?

Here's what happened on May 18, 2013:

• North Korea Missile Launch As part of the ongoing 2013 Korean crisis, North Korea launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan. Two missiles were fired in the morning and one in the afternoon, escalating regional tensions and demonstrating North Korea's military posturing.
• Iraqi Insurgency: Targeted Killing of Anti-Terrorism Officer In a brutal act of violence, gunmen infiltrated the home of an anti-terrorism police officer in the Baghdad suburbs, systematically killing the officer and his entire family. This incident highlights the ongoing instability and targeted violence against law enforcement personnel in post-U.S. withdrawal Iraq.
• Mass Protest Against Austerity in Rome Approximately 100,000 people marched in Rome to protest the Italian government's austerity measures. Demonstrators demanded a policy shift focusing on job creation, reflecting widespread economic discontent and social unrest.
• Political Assassination in Karachi Zahra Shahid Hussain, a senior vice-president of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party, was fatally shot by a gunman outside her home in Karachi. This targeted killing underscores the volatile political climate and ongoing security challenges in Pakistan.
• Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Won A historic moment in lottery history occurred when a single ticket won the massive $590 million Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at an agent in Zephyrhills, Florida, marking one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
• Emergency Landing of US Airways Express Flight US Airways Express Flight 4560, carrying 34 passengers, was forced to perform a belly landing at Newark International Airport due to landing gear problems. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, highlighting the skill of the flight crew in managing a potentially dangerous situation.
• Denmark Wins Eurovision Song Contest Emmelie de Forest from Denmark won the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Only Teardrops', representing a significant cultural moment in European entertainment and music.
• Bradford City Promoted to Football League One Bradford City A.F.C secured promotion to the 2013-14 Football League One by defeating Northampton Town 3-0 in the Football League Two Playoff Final, marking a significant achievement for the club.

Events in 2013

May 18, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 18, 2013

May 18, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Juventus : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
• Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 1 - 2
• Ein Frankfurt - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
• Freiburg - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
• Hamburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Valencia : 0 - 1
• Granada - Osasuna : 3 - 0
• Sevilla - Sociedad : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona B - Alcorcon : 1 - 1
• Cordoba - Huesca : 2 - 2
• Las Palmas - Recreativo : 0 - 0
• Ponferradina - Numancia : 1 - 1
• Real Madrid B - Lugo : 3 - 1

May 18, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2013 can also be written as 5/18/2013 in the US and as 18/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

Famous people died on May 18, 2013:

• Jo Benkow

  Norwegian soldier and politician (b. 1924).

• Aleksej Oktjabrinovič Balabanov
• James Cullen

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on May 18th

May 18, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man

May 18, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 May 18, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 01:59 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 2013

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Someone born on May 18, 2013 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 17 days old,

or 624 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4370 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 18, 2013.

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