What happened on Thursday July 25, 2013?

Here's what happened on July 25, 2013:

• Syrian Civil War Death Toll Reaches Grim Milestone The United Nations reported that the ongoing civil war in Syria has claimed over 100,000 lives, marking a devastating humanitarian crisis.
• Santiago de Compostela Train Derailment Tragedy A catastrophic train accident in Santiago de Compostela, Spain resulted in 78 fatalities. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy declared three days of national mourning. Investigations revealed the train was traveling at twice the legal speed limit, with the driver subsequently arrested. This became the worst Spanish train accident since 1944.
• Assassination of Mohamed Brahmi in Tunisia Mohamed Brahmi, leader of the Tunisian People's Movement, was shot and killed outside his home, triggering widespread protests and clashes with police, further destabilizing Tunisia's political landscape.
• Bo Xilai Corruption Scandal Culminates Bo Xilai, a prominent Chinese Communist Party official, was formally accused of corruption and abuse of power, representing one of the most significant political scandals in modern Chinese history.
• Largest Commercial Hacking Prosecution in US History The New Jersey Attorney's office announced the prosecution of the largest commercial hacking and data breach scheme ever recorded in the United States, highlighting growing cybersecurity challenges.
• Oxford English Dictionary Expands Marriage Definition The Oxford English Dictionary updated its definition of 'marriage' to inclusively represent the LGBT community, reflecting evolving social perspectives on relationships and equality.
• Breakthrough in Pet Allergy Research British scientists discovered the mechanism causing allergic reactions in cats and dogs, suggesting a potential cure could be developed within five years.
• Togolese Parliamentary Elections Togo held parliamentary elections, which had been previously postponed from October 2012 due to mass protests, signaling ongoing political tensions in the country.
• China's Economic Growth Strategies China implemented major economic initiatives, including export liberalization and business tax breaks, to stimulate growth amid an industrial slowdown.

Events in 2013

July 25, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 2013

July 25, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 25, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $440.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.61
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.30

Exchange Rates on July 25, 2013:

• 1 USD = 99.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0283 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9298 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1347 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.77 JPY

July 25, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 206th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 2013 can also be written as 7/25/2013 in the US and as 25/7/2013 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 2013 in July 2013 calendar

Famous people died on July 25, 2013:

• Bernadette Lafont

  A prominent French actress who was a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement, known for her significant contributions to film and...

• Hugh Huxley

  Renowned English-American biologist known for significant contributions to cell biology and muscle research.

• William J. Guste

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1922).

• Walter De Maria
• Juan David Ochoa Vásquez

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on July 25th

July 25, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
3. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
4. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
5. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us

July 25, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 25, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 25, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 25, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 25, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 25, 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 July 25, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 10:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on July 25, 2013

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Someone born on July 25, 2013 is:

11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 19 days old,

or 615 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4311 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 25, 2013?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 25, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 25, 2013.

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