What happened on Friday October 18, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 18, 2013:

• Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement Canada's Prime Minister and the European Union have tentatively signed a comprehensive free trade and copyright agreement, potentially opening new economic opportunities and strengthening bilateral relations.
• France Affirms Same-Sex Marriage Rights The Constitutional Council of France ruled that municipal mayors cannot refuse to officiate same-sex marriages, reinforcing the country's commitment to marriage equality and anti-discrimination principles.
• China's Economic Growth in Q3 2013 China's economy demonstrated robust growth, expanding by 7.8 percent during the third quarter of 2013, indicating continued economic resilience and development.
• Japanese Minister Visits Controversial Shrine Yoshitaka Shindo, a Japanese cabinet minister, visited the Yasukuni Shrine, a controversial site that has historically strained diplomatic relations with neighboring countries like the Philippines and South Korea due to its commemoration of war criminals.
• Tijuana Cartel Leader Assassinated Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix, a former prominent leader of the notorious Tijuana Cartel, was shot and killed in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, highlighting ongoing violence in Mexico's drug trafficking landscape.
• Asteroid 2013 TV135 Collision Probability Astronomers calculated that the odds of Asteroid 2013 TV135 colliding with Earth in 2032 are approximately 1 in 63,000, a relatively low but noteworthy risk.
• London High Court Dismisses Madoff Lawsuit The High Court of London dismissed a lawsuit against former directors of Bernard Madoff's London branch. Judge Mr. Justice Popplewell praised the defendants' dignity and was critical of the plaintiffs.
• US Citizens Arrested in India for Arms Possession Thirty-five US citizens aboard the MV Seaman Guard Ohio were arrested in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India, on charges of illegally possessing arms and ammunition, creating an international legal incident.
• US Congressman Bill Young Passes Away Bill Young, a long-serving Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died while in office, marking the end of a significant political career.
• MLB National League Championship The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 2 in the National League Championship Series, advancing to the World Series.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 2013

October 18, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $505.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $174.80

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.72 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0283 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9015 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0968 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.75 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Roma - Napoli : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Leverkusen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Bielefeld : 3 - 0
• Cottbus - Union Berlin : 0 - 0
• Paderborn - Frankfurt FSV : 4 - 2

October 18, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 291st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2013 can also be written as 10/18/2013 in the US and as 18/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 18, 2013:

• Bum Phillips

  Oail Andrew 'Bum' Phillips was a renowned NFL coach who led the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints, becoming a significant figure in...

• Tom Foley

  Prominent American politician who served as the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington state's...

• Valerio Sestini
• René Alleau

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Avicii - Wake Me Up!
5. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
4. Eminem - Berzerk
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 07:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Nov 17, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 2013

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Someone born on October 18, 2013 is:

11 years 2 months old,

or 134 months and 26 days old,

or 586 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4105 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2013?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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

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

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