Tuesday May 21, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/21/2013, UK date format: 21/5/2013

May 21st, 2013 was the 141st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Tuesday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Daniel & Maria Twins and Daniel-Maria Twins.

The number one song in US was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Blood Ties. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Everlasting Summer or Anodyne.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 21 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

May 21, 2013 Events

What happened on May 21, 2013?

Historical Events

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 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 21, 2013?

Daniel & Maria Twins
Online photo of first twins holding hands.

Other May 21st famous birthdays

Jeffrey Dahmer
American serial killer.
Notorious BIG
Rapper.
Briana Banks
Model.
Mohanlal
Indian actor and producer.

See all famous people born on May 21st

How old am I?

If May 21, 2013 is your birthday you are 10 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 21.

How to find someone’s birthday?

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May 21, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 21, 2013?

Other May 21st famous deaths

Rajiv Gandhi
Indira Gandhi is an Indian politician and well-known family member.
Niki de Saint Phalle
French filmmaker, painter, and sculptor (Born 1930).
Barbara Cartland
British author who wrote hundreds of books about philosophy, history and sociology.
John Garfield
American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

See all famous people who died on May 21st

May 21, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 21, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 21, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 21, 2013?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

May 21st marks the 140th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 224 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2013 calendar

May	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

May 21, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 21, 2013?

Holidays

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

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

Saints

Saint Constantine the Great
Saints Constantine and Helena
Saint Mireille
Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
Saint Goderik

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 21, 2013? Which were the top hits on May 21, 2013?
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