What happened on Saturday June 29, 2013?

About June 29th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: US Vice President Joe Biden requested Ecuador to deny asylum to Edward Snowden, the controversial NSA whistleblower, in an escalating international diplomatic situation.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 2013 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about June 29th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on June 29th, 2013.

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June 29, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 2013:

  • Biden Seeks to Block Snowden's Asylum US Vice President Joe Biden requested Ecuador to deny asylum to Edward Snowden, the controversial NSA whistleblower, in an escalating international diplomatic situation.
  • Syrian Civil War Developments Three German aid workers from Gruenhelme e.V. went missing in Harem, northern Syria, suspected of kidnapping. Simultaneously, Syrian government troops launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas of Homs, following their successful seizure of Qusayr with Hezbollah's support.
  • Mass Protests Against Morsi in Cairo Large crowds gathered in Cairo, Egypt, to protest against President Mohammed Morsi's presidency, signaling significant political unrest.
  • Uttarakhand Floods Death Toll Dispute A local lawmaker claimed the death toll from the devastating North India floods was 10,000, which is ten times the official government estimate, revealing potential underreporting of the disaster's impact.
  • Rousseff's Popularity Plummets Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff experienced a dramatic drop in popularity, with only 30% of respondents in a Datafolha poll considering her administration "great" or "good", amid widespread protests.
  • Protests in Soweto Before Obama's Visit Riot police clashed with protesters in Soweto, South Africa, shortly before President Barack Obama's scheduled visit, highlighting ongoing social tensions.
  • North Caucasian Rebel Clash in Chechnya A violent clash between North Caucasian rebels and Russian authorities resulted in one policeman killed and fourteen others injured, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the Chechnya region.
  • De Klerk Cancels European Trip Former South African President F.W. de Klerk canceled his European trip due to Nelson Mandela's ill health, reflecting the national concern for the iconic leader.
  • Royal Thai Army Soldiers Killed in Ambush Eight Royal Thai Army soldiers were killed in a deadly ambush at Krong Pinang District, Yala Province in Southern Thailand, highlighting ongoing insurgent violence in the region.
  • St. Petersburg Gay Pride Arrests Dozens of people were arrested during a gay pride parade in St. Petersburg, highlighting ongoing LGBTQ+ rights challenges in Russia.
  • Australian Dollar Hits 2010 Low The Australian Dollar plummeted to its lowest level against the US Dollar since 2010, reflecting significant currency market volatility.
  • 100th Tour de France Begins The centennial Tour de France cycling race commenced in Corsica, marking a significant milestone in the prestigious sporting event's history.
  • Extreme Heat in Las Vegas Causes Health Crisis Extreme temperatures in Las Vegas, Nevada, led to numerous hospitalizations, demonstrating the severe health risks associated with intense heat waves.
  • Fatal Helicopter Accident in Switzerland A tragic helicopter accident in southern Switzerland resulted in the deaths of four men, including the pilot, highlighting the risks of aerial transportation.

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June 29, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 29, 2013?


June 29, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 180th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 2013 can also be written as 6/29/2013 in the US and as 29/6/2013 in UK and Europe.

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June 29, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 2013:

  • Margherita Hack

    Margherita Hack was a renowned Italian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to stellar evolution research and was a prominent...

  • Jack Gotta

    American-canadian football player, coach, and manager (b. 1929).

  • Gilma Jiménez

    Colombian politician (b. 1956).

  • Jim Kelly

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June 29, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 29, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

  1. - Blurred Lines youtube
  2. - Get Lucky youtube
  3. - Can't Hold Us youtube
  4. - Radioactive youtube
  5. - Mirrors youtube

June 29, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Can't Hold Us
  3. - #Beautiful
  4. - Thrift Shop
  5. - Power Trip
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June 29, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 29, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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June 29, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 29, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 01:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 2013.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 2013?


Someone born on June 29, 2013 is:

11 years 10 months old,

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or 618 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4327 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 2013?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 29, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 29, 2013.

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