Friday May 24, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/24/2013, UK date format: 24/5/2013

May 24th, 2013 was the 144th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Friday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Parker Ballinger .

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 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Blood Ties. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ducktales : Scrooge's Loot or Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.

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 24 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

May 24, 2013 Events

What happened on May 24, 2013?

Historical Events

Afghanistan War: Afghan security forces fight Taliban insurgents at central Kabul. A policeman from Afghanistan and a soldier from Nepal are among the many insurgents who were killed.
In central Kabul, Afghan security forces fight Taliban insurgents. A policeman from Afghanistan and a soldier from Nepal are among the many insurgents who were killed.
War in North-West Pakistan :: At least three people are killed and many more injured in a suicide bombing at Peshawar, Pakistan.
At least three people are killed and many others injured in a suicide bombing that occurred in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Al-Qaeda insurgency: Yemeni attackers blow up Yemen's main oil pipe, halting crude oil flow.
The main oil pipeline in Yemen was destroyed by terrorists, stopping the flow of crude oil.
Near Atlanta Airport, a collision between a shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer causes injuries to eighteen people.
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake in East Russia causes widespread evacuations but does not cause any casualties.
Kanchenjunga is missing five mountain climbers.
An analysis of over 10,000 participants found a link between childhood obesity and cesarean sections.
Main Street Family Pharmacy, Newbern, Tennessee, USA, has voluntarily recalled a steroid injectable (preservative-free, methylprednisolone alcetate), which was used in arthritis and allergy relief in at most 11 states. There have been no reports of serious infections.
London's Metropolitan Police seizes belongings, including sleeping bags, from homeless people as part of its "police of reducing the impact on rough sleepers on communities".
Four Malaysians were arrested by police for sedition, including Chua Tian Chang (opposition politician), Vice-President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat.
The 2013 Stockholm riots enter the fifth night.
During the Cannes film festival, a necklace valued at EUR1.9 million was stolen.
Two men were arrested by police on suspicion of endangering aircraft after British fighter jets took a passenger plane from Pakistan International Airlines to London Stansted Airport.
Rafael Correa has been sworn in as Ecuador's President for a unprecedented third term.
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda removes Aronda Nyakairima from the head of the military, and appoints him Minister of the Interior.
Gibraltar has been accepted by UEFA as a full member of association football at its XXVIII congress.
Danilo Di Luca, winner of the 2007 Giro d'Italia, has been positive for Erythropoietin in cycling.
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May 24, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 24, 2013?

Parker Ballinger
Family Member.

Other May 24th famous birthdays

Bob Dylan
American poet, musician, and songwriter.
Laure Sainclair
Eric Cantona
He was a French soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
Priscilla Presley
German-American actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

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How old am I?

If May 24, 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 24.

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May 24, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 24, 2013?

Other May 24th famous deaths

Paul Gray
American bassist Slipknot (Born 1972).
Harold Wilson
British politician who was elected Prime Minister on the resignation of Edward HeathaEUR(tm).
Willy Ley
German-born rocket scientist (Born in 1906).
Edward Mulhare
Cork City, Ireland -- Actor.

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May 24, 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

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Can the numbers in May 24, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 24, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 24, 2013?

The day of the week was Friday.

May 24th marks the 143rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 221 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 24, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 24, 2013?

Holidays

Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
Eritrea: National Day.
Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
Mary, Help of the Christians
Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints

Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
Saint Amadl
Saint Suzanna
Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.

Music charts

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