What happened on Thursday November 21, 2013?

Here's what happened on November 21, 2013:

• Senate Filibuster Rule Change The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to invoke the 'nuclear option,' fundamentally changing Senate rules by eliminating the filibuster for most presidential nominees. This procedural change allowed a simple majority to end debate and advance executive and judicial branch nominations, significantly altering the legislative landscape.
• Maxima Superstore Collapse in Riga On November 21, 2013, a catastrophic structural failure occurred at the Maxima superstore in Riga, Latvia, resulting in 54 fatalities and numerous injuries. The roof of the shopping center suddenly collapsed, causing widespread devastation and becoming one of Latvia's most significant modern civil engineering disasters.
• U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan On November 21, 2013, a U.S. drone strike targeted an Islamic seminary in Pakistan, resulting in six confirmed deaths, including two Afghan Taliban leaders and a Haqqani network leader. The strike highlighted the ongoing tensions and controversial nature of drone warfare in the region.
• Truck Bomb Attack in Iraq A devastating truck bomb exploded in a vegetable market in northeastern Iraq on November 21, 2013, killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens more. The attack underscored the ongoing instability and sectarian violence in the region following the U.S. withdrawal.
• Indonesian Protest Against Australian Surveillance Protesters in Jakarta gathered outside the Australian Embassy, burning Australian flags to demonstrate against allegations that Australian intelligence had bugged the mobile phone of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, highlighting diplomatic tensions in the region.
• New Volcanic Island Emerges in Japan According to the Japanese Coast Guard, a volcanic eruption created a new island in the Bonin Islands south of Japan, demonstrating the dynamic geological processes of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Nov. 21, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on November 21, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $517.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.54

Exchange Rates on November 21, 2013:

• 1 USD = 101.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0517 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9128 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0929 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.33 JPY

November 21, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 325th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 2013 can also be written as 11/21/2013 in the US and as 21/11/2013 in UK and Europe.

November 21, 2013 in November 2013 calendar

Famous people died on November 21, 2013:

• Fred Kavli

  Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Kavli Foundation, supporting scientific research and human advancement.

• Vern Mikkelsen

  Professional basketball player and coach who played for the Minneapolis Lakers during the NBA's early years, contributing significantly to...

• Tôn Thất Đính

  Tôn Thất Đính was a prominent Vietnamese general who played a significant role in Vietnam's military and political history.

• Dimitri Mihalas

  American astronomer and author (b. 1939).

• Bernard Parmegiani

  French composer (b. 1927).

• John Egerton

  2nd earl of bridgewater english politician lord colonel of buckinghamshire.

• Conrad Susa

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on November 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Eminem - The Monster
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Katy Perry - Roar
5. Avicii - Wake Me Up!

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 21, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
3. Eminem - Rap God
4. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 21, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on November 21, 2013

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Someone born on November 21, 2013 is:

11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 2 days old,

or 595 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4171 days old,

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

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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

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

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