Tuesday May 21, 2013: on this day

May 21, 2013 was the 141st day of the year 2013, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 21, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 21, 2013, who was born and died on May 21, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Hold Us by Macklemore), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Blood Ties) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2013?


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.

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May 21, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: israel and syria exchange gunfire over the golan heights. (reuters) hezbollah elite reinforcements cross the border from lebanon to al-qusayr, syria. activists claim that the city was almost completely destroyed.
  • Syria and israel exchange gunfire over the golan heights.
  • The border to syria, al-qusayr and lebanon is crossed by elite hezbollah soldiers. activists claim that the city was almost completely destroyed.
  • Dominique venner, a french historian, is shot to death inside paris' notre dame cathedral.
  • Chinua achebe is flown to lagos to receive a funeral procesional. his remains are awaiting burial in ogidi (the hometown of the author).
  • Gerbrand bakker is awarded the independent foreign fiction prize in translation
  • Iain banks updates us on his battle with cancer for the first time since his announcement of his imminent death.
  • The death toll from oklahoma's 2013 moore tornado is now 24. more than 100 people were injured and many others are missing.
  • Xinhua reports, 16 fishermen from china have been released by north korea after their boat was seized in may 6.
  • Saab automobile is under criminal investigation
  • Three ex-top executives from swedish car manufacturer saab automobile were arrested for tax evasion and accounting fraud during the company's bankruptcy proceedings. kristina geers (chief counsel), jan-ake jonsson, and karl lindstrom are all former ceos.
  • Carl pistorius is the brother of paralympian olympic athlete oscar pistorius. he was acquitted in culpable murder for the death of a south african motorcyclist.
  • U.s. army brigadier gen. bryan t. roberts is the commanding general at the u.s. army training center in fort jackson, south carolina. he has been suspended from his duties due to an investigation into alleged adultery. this is a criminal offense, and not a civil matter in the u.s. military) and for allegedly engaging in a physical altercation.
  • The house of commons votes 366-161 to approve the marriage (same sex couples bill), making a significant step towards gay marriage in england or wales.
  • Iranian presidential election 2013, 2013: the guardian council has announced the final list of candidates. these included mohammad-bagher ghalibaf and hassan rouhani as well as saeed jalili and mohsen rezaei. (preestv.) esfandiar rahim mashaei and akbar hashemi rafsanjani were rejected by the council because of their health and age.
  • Guardian council announces final list of candidates. this included mohammad-bagher ghalibaf and hassan rouhani as well as saeed jalili and mohsen rezaei.
  • The council has rejected akbar hashemi rafsanjani rafsanjani, and esfandiar rahim maschhaei due to their health and age.
  • The united states senate committee on the judiciary approved immigration reform legislation, which would grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants.
  • Microsoft unveils the xbox one, their eighth generation console.
  • After seven years of being in charge, stoke city, a premier league club, unexpectedly fired tony pulis. pulis was the team's leader to the premier league, the fa cup final and the 2011-12 uefa europa league.
  • The nba draft lottery winner is the cleveland cavaliers, who are the number one pick in the 2013 nba draft.

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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
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May 21, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on May 21, 2013?


Famous people born on May 21, 2013:

  • Daniel & Maria Twins

    Online photo of first twins holding hands.

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 10 months old,

or 130 months and 7 days old,

or 566 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3964 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 2013.

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

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

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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May 21, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2013:

  • Dominique Venner

    French journalist, historian and essayist.

  • Cot Deal

    American baseball player and coach (d. 2013).

  • Count Christian of Rosenborg

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

  • Bob Thompson

    American pianist and composer (b. 1924).

  • Frank Comstock

    San diego, california -- orchestra leader (jimmie rodgers show).

  • Leonard Marsh

    Snapple was founded by an american businessman (d. 2013).

  • Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
  • Roberto Denti
  • Luciano Grossi Bianchi
  • Trevor Bolder
  • Vittorio Di Pace
  • Cristiano di Rosenborg
  • Antoine Bourseiller

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

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

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May 21, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2013:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2013:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2013:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Just Give Me A Reason
  3. - Mirrors
  4. - When I Was Your Man
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Started From The Bottom
  4. - Suit & Tie
  5. - Power Trip

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Limbo
  3. - Zumba
  4. - Te Amo (Para Siempre)
  5. - Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo

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May 21, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Blood Ties

Blood Ties

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Guillaume Canet

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

The Fosters

The Fosters

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Life After Life

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"One of my favorite novels this century. Kate Atkinson is an amazing writer. There are too many adjectives to describe LIFE AFFECTED LIFE: Wonderful, poetic, moving, joyous, sorrowful, profound. --Gillian

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

By:

"Sedaris has a remarkable skill as a storyteller and an incredibly skilled essayist .... And based on this latest collection, it seems he is only getting better." Los Angeles Times: A man walks into a car bar and...

Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

Whiskey Beach

By:

For the first time, #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts blends passion and obsession, humor, and heart into a novel about two people who open themselves up to the truth and to one another.

Control by Glenn Beck

Control

By:

Glenn Beck's #1 bestseller Control, a passionate and fact-based argument for guns, is available now. It explains why gun control doesn't just revolve around controlling guns.

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

Dad Is Fat

By:

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian best known for his famous riffs on Hot Pockets. He also has riffs on bacon, manatees and McDonald's. In Dad Is Fat, he shares all the joys as well as the horrors of living …

May 21, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Covenant of Solitude

Covenant of Solitude

Platform: Google Android, iOS

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Kemco[1][2]

The Blockheads

The Blockheads

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Adventure, survival

Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls

Platform: PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4

Genre: Interactive drama, action-adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

ArcheAge

ArcheAge

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: CHN Tencent; WW Trion Worlds; RUS Mail.Ru

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2013?

On May 21, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2013?

On May 21, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2013?

On May 21, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

Find out more about May 21st

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for May 2013?

May 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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