What happened on Tuesday August 20, 2013?

About August 20th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian, disclosed that British authorities had ordered the newspaper to destroy hard drives containing Edward Snowden's classified material, underscoring the global tensions surrounding whistleblowing and national security.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 2013 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about August 20th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 2013.

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August 20, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 2013:

  • The Guardian Reveals Government Pressure over Snowden Documents Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian, disclosed that British authorities had ordered the newspaper to destroy hard drives containing Edward Snowden's classified material, underscoring the global tensions surrounding whistleblowing and national security.
  • Erdogan Alleges Conspiracy Against Morsi Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel and the United States of conspiring to overthrow Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, a claim both countries strongly denied, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
  • Musharraf Indicted for Benazir Bhutto's Assassination Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was indicted by a Pakistani court for his alleged involvement in the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, marking a significant legal development in the high-profile case.
  • 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.

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

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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
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What day of the week was August 20, 2013?


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.

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August 20, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 2013:

  • Elmore Leonard
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    Renowned American crime fiction and western novelist known for his gritty, dialogue-driven style.

  • Narendra Dabholkar

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

  • Marian McPartland

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

  • 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'...

  • Don Hassler

    American saxophonist and composer (b. 1929).

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August 20, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Blurred Lines youtube
  2. - We Can't Stop youtube
  3. - Radioactive youtube
  4. - Get Lucky youtube
  5. - Holy Grail youtube

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. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home
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August 20, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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August 20, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on August 20, 2013?


Someone born on August 20, 2013 is:

11 years 8 months old,

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