What happened on Thursday October 31, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 31, 2013:

• Syria Progresses in Chemical Weapons Destruction The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons reported significant progress in Syria's chemical weapons elimination program, with 21 out of 23 chemical weapons facilities already destroyed. The organization emphasized the continued need to eliminate the remaining chemical weapons stockpile.
• Israel-Palestine Conflict: Deadly Clashes in West Bank On October 31, 2013, tensions escalated in the West Bank when Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian after being attacked with rocks. In a separate incident, an improvised explosive device (IED) injured 5 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, leading to retaliatory clashes that resulted in the deaths of 2 Hamas militiamen and injuries to 2 others.
• FAA Relaxes Electronic Device Restrictions on Flights The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a policy change allowing limited use of electronic devices during flights, marking a significant shift in airline regulations.
• New Zealand Recommends Drug Testing After Fatal Balloon Crash The New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission released a report on the 2012 Carterton hot-air balloon crash that killed 11 people. The report recommended implementing random drug testing for transport operators after discovering the pilot had previously used marijuana before the flight.
• Vietnamese Researchers Develop Nanocurcumin for Cancer Treatment Researchers at the National Chemistry Institute of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology completed a two-year research program developing nanocurcumin, a promising substance with potential applications in cancer treatment.
• Boston Red Sox Win World Series The Boston Red Sox clinched the World Series with a decisive 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in game six. This historic win was particularly significant as it was the first time since 1918 that the team won the Series at home. Led by MVP David Ortiz, the Red Sox achieved a remarkable turnaround, becoming the first team since the 1991 Twins to go from last in their division to winning the World Series in a single year.

Events in 2013

October 31, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 2013

October 31, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 31, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $525.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.65

Exchange Rates on October 31, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0434 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9067 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0945 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.63 JPY

October 31, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Roma - Chievo : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge : 2 - 0
• Standard - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Elche : 2 - 2
• Betis - Levante : 0 - 0
• Granada - Ath Madrid : 1 - 2
• Villarreal - Getafe : 0 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Salisbury - Hereford : 4 - 1

October 31, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2013 can also be written as 10/31/2013 in the US and as 31/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 31, 2013:

• Bobby Parker

  Bobby Parker was an influential American blues and rock guitarist known for his innovative guitar playing and songwriting in the mid-20th...

• Gérard de Villiers

  Renowned French journalist and author famous for his spy novels, particularly the SAS series which made him a prominent figure in French...

• Chris Chase (aka Irene Kane)

  American actress and author (b. 1924).

• Johnny Kucks

  American baseball player (b. 1933).

• Trevor Kletz

  English chemist and author (b. 1922).

• Gunnar Cyrèn

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 31st

October 31, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Avicii - Wake Me Up!
5. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home

October 31, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
2. Eminem - Rap God
3. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
4. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 31, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 October 31, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 04:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Nov 17, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 2013

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Someone born on October 31, 2013 is:

11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 23 days old,

or 598 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4192 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 2013?

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 31, 2013.

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