What happened on Monday May 27, 2013?

Here's what happened on May 27, 2013:

• Sectarian Violence in Baghdad A devastating wave of bombings targeted Shi'ite neighborhoods across Baghdad, resulting in at least 75 fatalities and over 200 injuries, highlighting the escalating sectarian tensions in Iraq.
• EU Syria Arms Embargo Lifted The European Union suspended its arms embargo on Syrian rebels due to a lack of consensus among its 27 member states, potentially escalating international involvement in the Syrian Civil War.
• Liberty Reserve Founder Arrested The founder of digital currency Liberty Reserve was arrested in Costa Rica on money laundering charges, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency regulation and financial crime enforcement.
• New People's Army Landmine Attack A deadly landmine planted by the New People's Army in Allacapan, Cagayan, Philippines, killed seven police officers, underscoring the ongoing insurgency in the region.
• Valeant Pharmaceuticals Acquires Bausch & Lomb Canadian pharmaceutical company Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced a massive $8.7 billion acquisition of Bausch & Lomb, signaling significant consolidation in the healthcare industry.
• H1N1 Epidemic in Venezuela A severe H1N1 outbreak in Venezuela resulted in 17 deaths and 250 infections, highlighting ongoing public health challenges in the region.
• Saudi Arabia Restructures National Guard King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia elevated the National Guard to ministerial status and appointed his son Mutaib bin Abdullah as the first minister, signaling potential succession and governance changes.
• Romania's Record-Breaking Flag Romania set a Guinness World Record by unfurling an enormous flag weighing 5 tons and composed of 44 miles of thread, demonstrating national pride and cultural celebration.
• Massive Cave Painting Discovery in Mexico Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History announced the discovery of nearly 5,000 cave paintings in the Tamaulipas region, near Burgos, providing significant archaeological insights.
• Ancient Bryophyte Specimens Recovered Scientists successfully retrieved 400-year-old bryophyte specimens left behind by retreating Canadian glaciers, offering valuable insights into historical ecological changes.

Events in 2013

May 27, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 27, 2013

May 27, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 27, 2013:

• 1 USD = 101.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0317 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9613 CHF
• 1 EUR = 130.88 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.855 GBP

May 27, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal - Xerez : 3 - 2

May 27, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2013 can also be written as 5/27/2013 in the US and as 27/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

Famous people died on May 27, 2013:

• Bill Pertwee

  English actor known for his work in British television and comedy during the mid-20th century.

• Abdoulaye Sékou Sow

  Malian politician, prime minister of mali (b. 1931).

• Little Tony
• Giacomo Soffiantino

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
5. Rihanna - Stay

May 27, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
4. Drake - Started From The Bottom
5. Mariah Carey Featuring Miguel - #Beautiful

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

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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.

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May 27, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 May 27, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 09:14 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 May 27, 2013

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Someone born on May 27, 2013 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 8 days old,

or 623 weeks

or 4361 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 2013?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 27, 2013.

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