Thursday February 21, 2013: on this day

February 21, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2013 can also be written as 2/21/2013 in the US and as 21/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Here's what happened on February 21, 2013:

• Civil war in syria: a car bombing occurred near damascus' baath party headquarters. at least 61 people were killed and over 200 others were injured. in the same suburb, 50 people are injured and 22 others are killed by three other bombings. most of these were government soldiers. these attacks are the most severe in syria's capital since the beginning of civil war.
• A car bombing close to damascus' baath party headquarters caused at least 61 deaths and more than 200 injuries. in the same suburb, barzeh, 22 people were killed and 50 more were injured by three other bombings. most of these victims were soldiers from the government. these attacks are the most severe in syria's capital since the beginning of civil war.
• Bombings at hyderabad 2013: at least 20 people have been killed and 54 others injured in a series of bombings that took place in hyderabad, india.
• After several bombings in hyderabad, india, at least 20 people have been killed and 54 others injured.
• Michael edwards is the first british writer to be elected to the academie francaise.
• Paypal, an online payments company, launches a european version for its paypal here mobile payment system.
• A report by a watchdog group details $19 billion in write-downs on over 168,000 properties by five united states bank branches. under terms of a federal and state settlement of foreclosure-processing violations reached one year ago in march, bank of america lost the most and had $13.5 billion in homeowner debts written off. other banks include jpmorgan chase & co. wells fargo & co., citigroup inc., and ally financial inc.
• Two people have been killed by a major snowstorm in the midwestern united states.
• At the las vegas strip, paradise (nevada), united states, a car accident and shooting occur. three people have been killed and six more are injured.
• Three teenage girls are abducted, raped and murdered in india's bhandara district.
• Drew peterson is a retired police sergeant who disappeared with his fourth wife, stacy peterson in 2007. he was sentenced by the us to 38 years imprisonment for the 2004 murder of kathleen savio.
• Japan hangs three murderers, kaoru kbayashi, masahiro kanagawa, and keiki muto. japan has 134 death row inmates.
• A presidential adviser, mohamed morsi, claims that the parliamentary elections will begin in april 2013.
• An archaeological excavation in luxor in egypt has revealed the remains of a pyramid built for pharaoh ramses ii's adviser.
• Study reveals that bumblebees are able to sense electric fields surrounding flowers.
• The second leg of the 2012-13 uefa europa league round 32 is being held in europe. atletico madrid and ajax were eliminated as titleholders. ajax was also eliminated in the first ever penalty shootout of the competition. liverpool and tottenham, both london sides, advanced to the final 16.
• Jerimiah moen, a 29-year-old amateur superheavyweight boxer, has died in hospital following his fight at the upper midwest golden gloves tournament in east grand forks (minnesota), united states.
• Today, the 2013 fis nordic ski championships start in val di fiemme (italy), with men's cross-country skiing sprints.
• At least 17 people are killed and 119 injured following several bombings in the indian city of hyderabad.

February 21, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 21, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $446.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.63

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2013:

• 1 USD = 93.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0185 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9309 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2405 CNY
• 1 EUR = 122.81 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 04:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2013

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Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

• Alan Rickman

  Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

• Jordan Peele

  Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

• Jennifer Love Hewitt

  Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

• Ashley Greene

  Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

• Ellen Page

  Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

• Nina Simone

  American jazz singer.

• Mélanie Laurent

  French actress, director, singer, and writer.

• Christine Ebersole

  Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

• Kelsey Grammer

  American actor.

• William Baldwin

  American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 21st

You are 11 years 1 month old,

or 133 months and 26 days old,

or 581 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4072 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2013?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2013.

Famous people died on February 21, 2013:

• Hasse Jeppson

  Swedish footballer (b. 1925).

• Bruce Millan
• Aleksej Jur'evič German
• Moriano Tampucci
• Adrián Martel (Facha)
• Masahiro Kanagawa
• Mariano Cívico
• Adrián "Facha" Martel
• Pierre-Marie Delfieux

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

• Peter Tork

  Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

• John Thaw

  English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

• Ina Claire

  Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

• Louis Hayward

  Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

• Malcolm X

  American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

• Gertrude Elion

  Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...

• Cherica Easton

  Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

• Malik El Shabazz

  Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

• Hattye Moen

  Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

• Herberta Lackner

  Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

Holidays on February 21, 2013:

• Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
• International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 2013:

• Saint Pepin of Landen
• Saint Randoald

February 21, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 21, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems
4. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
5. Rihanna - Diamonds

February 21, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 2013 was Limbo by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Limbo
2. Don Omar - Zumba
3. Carlos Vives Featuring Michel Telo - Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo
4. Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
5. Voz de Mando - Y Ahora Resulta