What happened on Tuesday May 21, 2013?

Here's what happened on May 21, 2013:

• UK Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes The House of Commons voted 366-161 to approve the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, marking a significant legislative milestone towards legalizing gay marriage in England and Wales.
• Syrian Civil War Escalation: Israel-Syria Border Conflict Intense cross-border tensions emerged as Israel and Syria exchanged gunfire over the Golan Heights. Hezbollah elite reinforcements crossed the border from Lebanon to Al-Qusayr, Syria. Local activists reported that the city was almost completely destroyed during the conflict.
• US Senate Advances Immigration Reform The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary approved groundbreaking immigration reform legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants.
• Iranian Presidential Election 2013 Candidate Selection The Guardian Council announced the final list of candidates for the Iranian presidential election, including Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Hassan Rouhani, Saeed Jalili, and Mohsen Rezaei. Notably, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani were rejected due to health and age concerns.
• Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Devastation The deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma resulted in 24 confirmed fatalities, over 100 injuries, and numerous missing persons, causing widespread destruction and community trauma.
• Microsoft Unveils Xbox One Microsoft introduced the Xbox One, its eighth-generation video game console, representing a significant milestone in gaming technology and entertainment.
• Carole King Receives Gershwin Prize Legendary American singer-songwriter Carole King was honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at a ceremony in the White House, recognizing her significant contributions to music.
• Tragic Death of Dominique Venner French historian Dominique Venner committed a shocking act of suicide by shooting himself inside Paris' historic Notre Dame Cathedral.

Events in 2013

May 21, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 21, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $438.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.10
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.59
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $207.24

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2013:

• 1 USD = 102.5 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0269 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9702 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1356 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.28 JPY

May 21, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2013 can also be written as 5/21/2013 in the US and as 21/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

Famous people died on May 21, 2013:

• Leonard Marsh

  Leonard Marsh was an American businessman who co-founded Snapple, a popular beverage company known for its unique flavored drinks.

• Dominique Venner

  Influential French journalist, historian, and essayist known for his intellectual contributions to political and cultural discourse in...

• Count Christian of Rosenborg

  Member of the danish royal family (b. 1942).

• Bob Thompson

  American pianist and composer (b. 1924).

• Trevor Bolder
• Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 03:35 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 21, 2013

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Someone born on May 21, 2013 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 23 days old,

or 625 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4376 days old,

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

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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

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

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