Wednesday May 29, 2013

US date format: 5/29/2013, UK date format: 29/5/2013

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 29, 2013).

The number one song in US was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore.

Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Twisted. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Drive on Moscow or Age of Wulin.

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 29 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

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May 29, 2013 Events

What happened on May 29, 2013?

Historical Events

War in North-West Pakistan: Drone attacks in Pakistan. Pakistani intelligence officials claim that 5 alleged foreign militants were killed in a drone attack by the United States in Miran Shah, North Waziristan.
Drone attacks in Pakistan: Pakistani intelligence officers claim that 5 alleged foreign militants were killed in a drone attack by the United States in Miran Shah, North Waziristan.
Afghan insurgents stormed a Red Cross guesthouse in Jalalabad.
Franca Rame, an Italian veteran actress, has died in Milan at the 83rd year of age. She was also known as Jacopo Fo's wife and muse. Dario Fo dedicated 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature in Literature to her.
Italians fight to save Trieste’s Caffe San Marco, a historic coffee house frequented many times by famous figures like James Joyce, Italo Vevo, and Umberto Saba.
Shuanghui, a Chinese meat processing firm, buys Smithfield Foods, the largest meat processor in the world for $4.72 billion.
Service Corporation International buys Stewart Enterprises, a funeral service company for $1.4 billion.
A collision between a bus near Dahanu, Maharashtra state and a tanker caused at least 13 deaths and more than 20 injuries.
French police have arrested a man believed to be radical Islamist for allegedly stabbing Cedric Corier, a soldier from the La Defense district near Paris.
Jadranko Prlic, a former Bosnian official, is sentenced by the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia to 25 years imprisonment for war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars.
Buddhist mobs set fire to Muslim homes and shops in Lashio (Myanmar), leaving one dead and four others injured.
New York Police Department (NYPD), states that preliminary tests have shown that ricin was found in letters sent to Michael Bloomberg, New York City Mayor, and the Office of the Director for Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
Michael Adebowale was charged in connection with the killing of Lee Rigby, a British Army soldier, during the 2013 Woolwich Attack.
U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, Minnesota, a prominent figure within the Tea Party movement, suddenly announces that she will not run for reelection in November 2014.
Aurornis xui has been described as the most basal Avialae species, possibly unseating Archaeopteryx to become the oldest bird known.
The International Olympic Committee has released its shortlist of sports that will be included in 2020 Summer Olympics. They include squash, wrestling, and a joint bid for baseball-softball. The final decision will be made by September 7.
England and Ireland will meet at Wembley Stadium, for the first time since 1995 when Irish fans attacked and rioted against their counterparts in Dublin. The match ends peacefully with a 1-1 draw.
Belgium beats the United States in a friendly soccer match at Cleveland by 4 to 2.
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May 29, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 29, 2013?

Other May 29th famous deaths

Romy Schneider
German actress, internationally known, having made her screen debut at the age of 14.
Dennis Hopper
American actor and director who first landed a role in "Rebel Without A Cause" at age 19.
Karine Ruby
French snowboarder and Olympic champion, who won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
Harvey Korman
American actor and comedian, who has appeared on stage and in TV commercials.

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May 29, 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

Snake

May 29, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 29, 2013?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

May 29th marks the 148th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 216 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

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