What happened on Tuesday, August 20, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 20, 2013:

• The Guardian reveals government pressure over Snowden documents On August 20, 2013, The Guardian reported that the UK government exerted pressure to prevent the publication of documents related to Edward Snowden's revelations about mass surveillance. This raised concerns about press freedom and government transparency. source: theguardian.com
• Erdogan alleges conspiracy against Morsi On August 20, 2013, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that there was a conspiracy against former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. His comments were made during a speech addressing the political turmoil in Egypt following Morsi's ousting. source: bbc.com
• Musharraf indicted for Benazir Bhutto's assassination On August 20, 2013, former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was indicted in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. The case marked a significant moment in Pakistan's political history and legal proceedings. source: bbc.com
• Assassination of Indian Rationalist Narendra Dabholkar Narendra Dabholkar, a prominent Indian rationalist and social activist, was assassinated while walking, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding his progressive views and challenges to religious orthodoxy.
• Muslim Brotherhood Leadership Changes in Egypt Egyptian authorities arrested Muhammad Badie, the Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, in Cairo. Mahmoud Elzat was temporarily appointed as the deputy leader, signaling significant leadership transitions during a tumultuous period.
• School Shooting Incident in Decatur, Georgia A 20-year-old suspect was arrested after six shots were fired from an AK-47 at an elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in educational settings.
• Russian Police Counter-Insurgency Operation in North Caucasus Russian police conducted a targeted operation against suspected Islamist militants in the North Caucasus region, neutralizing nine suspected insurgents during a security intervention.
• White Island Volcano Eruption in New Zealand The Whakaari (White Island) volcano, located off New Zealand's North Island, erupted dramatically, sending volcanic ash approximately 4 kilometers into the air, demonstrating the region's significant volcanic activity.
• Murder of Australian Baseball Player Chris Lane Three teenage boys were accused of murdering Australian baseball player Chris Lane in Duncan, Oklahoma, in a shocking incident that drew international attention to youth violence.
• Ted Cruz Renounces Canadian Citizenship U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas announced his intention to renounce his Canadian citizenship, a move that fueled speculation about a potential 2016 presidential campaign and highlighted his dual national background.

Events in 2013

August 20, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 2013

August 20, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $509.71
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.37

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0393 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9171 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1246 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.56 JPY

August 20, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Wigan - Doncaster : 2 - 2

August 20, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2013 can also be written as 8/20/2013 in the US and as 20/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 20, 2013:

• Elmore Leonard

  Elmore Leonard was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter, best known for his gritty crime fiction and distinctive dialogue. His work heavily influenced contemporary crime and thriller genres, with many of his novels adapted into films and television series. [bio]

• Narendra Dabholkar

  Indian rationalist and social activist who founded the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti to combat superstition and promote...

• Ted Post

  Ted Post was an American film and television director known for his work in various genres, including the famous 'Planet of the Apes'...

• Marian McPartland

  Renowned English-American jazz pianist and composer who made significant contributions to jazz music through her performances and radio...

• Don Hassler

  American saxophonist and composer (b. 1929).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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 20, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 06:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 2013

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Someone born on August 20, 2013 is:

12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 22 days old,

or 677 weeks

or 4739 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2013?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 20, 2013.

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