What happened on Saturday, June 22, 2013?

Here's what happened on June 22, 2013:

• Edward Snowden pardon petition On June 22, 2013, a petition was filed seeking a pardon for Edward Snowden, who faced charges of espionage. The petition garnered significant public support and highlighted ongoing debates about whistleblower protections. source: bbc.com
• Turkey protests: police crackdown in Istanbul On June 22, 2013, police in Istanbul cracked down on protests against the government, leading to clashes and numerous arrests. The protests were part of a larger movement advocating for democratic reforms. source: bbc.com
• Syrian Civil War: International Support for Rebels In June 2013, various international actors provided support to Syrian rebels. Qatar funded the rebellion with at least $1 billion, delivering weapons and offering financial packages to defectors. Saudi Arabia emerged as a major provider of arms, financing purchases of infantry weapons from Croatia. Iran sent 4,000 troops to aid the Syrian government, marking a significant escalation in foreign involvement. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Mount Fuji Recognized as World Heritage Site UNESCO officially designated Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic mountain, as a World Heritage Site, recognizing its significant cultural and natural importance.
• Mass Unemployment Protest in Rome Approximately 100,000 workers and unemployed individuals marched in Rome, staging the first major protest since Enrico Letta's government took power, highlighting Italy's severe unemployment crisis.
• Alberta Flooding Emergency On the third day of catastrophic flooding, 100,000 Albertans were evacuated from their homes, marking a significant natural disaster in the Canadian province.
• Tragic 24 Hours of Le Mans Race The prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race was marked by triumph and tragedy. Audi drivers Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen won the event, but Danish driver Allan Simonsen was killed after a high-speed crash.
• Fatal Plane Crash in Dayton A tragic plane crash in Dayton, Ohio resulted in two fatalities, highlighting the ongoing risks in aviation.

Events in 2013

June 22, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 2013

June 22, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2013 can also be written as 6/22/2013 in the US and as 22/6/2013 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2013 in the complete 2013 calendar

Famous people died on June 22, 2013:

• Henning Larsen

  Danish architect, designed the copenhagen opera house (b. 1925).

• Allan Simonsen

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on June 22nd

June 22, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
3. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
4. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
5. Florida Georgia Line - Cruise (Remix)

June 22, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Mariah Carey Featuring Miguel - #Beautiful
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
5. Wale Featuring Tiara Thomas Or Rihanna - Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:41 pm and setting at 05:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 2013

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Someone born on June 22, 2013 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 27 days old,

or 690 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4836 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 2013?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 22nd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 22, 2013.

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