What happened on Monday July 08, 2013?

Here's what happened on July 08, 2013:

• NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Begins Mount Sharp Mission NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover commenced its groundbreaking mission, driving towards Mount Sharp on the Martian surface, representing a significant milestone in space exploration and scientific research.
• Egypt Army Crackdown on Morsi Supporters In a violent aftermath of Egypt's 2013 coup d'état, the Egyptian Army launched a brutal attack on a sit-in organized by supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo's Nasr City district. The military operation resulted in 42 fatalities and numerous injuries, marking a significant moment of political repression.
• Pope Francis Addresses Migrant Crisis in Lampedusa Pope Francis visited Lampedusa, Italy, holding a Mass to draw attention to and condemn global indifference towards migrants, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and social justice.
• Chinese Railway Minister Sentenced for Corruption Liu Zhijun, former Chinese Railways Minister, was sentenced to death with a suspended sentence for extensive corruption, signaling a major anti-corruption campaign in China.
• Bolivia Confronts European Nations over Morales Plane Incident Bolivia summoned ambassadors from France, Spain, and Portugal to demand explanations for blocking President Evo Morales' official plane, which was suspected of potentially carrying Edward Snowden. This diplomatic incident highlighted international tensions surrounding the NSA whistleblower.
• Brazil Challenges US Over Surveillance Brazil officially challenged the United States regarding widespread surveillance of Brazilian citizens' phone calls and emails, marking a significant moment in international digital privacy debates.
• Extreme Heatwave in Portugal Portugal officially declared a severe heatwave after experiencing six consecutive days of temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F). Some regions in Alentejo and Ribatejo recorded temperatures as high as 45°C, posing significant risks to public health and highlighting climate change concerns.
• Toronto Area Extreme Flooding The Greater Toronto Area experienced unprecedented rainfall, receiving 126mm of rain in a single day. This historic precipitation caused major flooding across numerous rivers and creeks, rivaling the impact of Hurricane Hazel.
• Hyderabad Hotel Collapse Tragedy A catastrophic hotel collapse in Hyderabad, India, resulted in at least 12 confirmed deaths and over a dozen injuries. The incident highlighted significant infrastructure and safety concerns in the region.

Events in 2013

July 08, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 2013

July 08, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 08, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $420.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.36
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.60

Exchange Rates on July 08, 2013:

• 1 USD = 101.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0563 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.964 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1338 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.11 JPY

July 08, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 189th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2013 can also be written as 7/8/2013 in the US and as 8/7/2013 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 2013 in July 2013 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 2013:

• Edmund Morgan

  American historian and author (b. 1916).

• Sundri Uttamchandani

  Indian author (b. 1924).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on July 8th

July 08, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

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 08, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Mariah Carey Featuring Miguel - #Beautiful
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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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 08, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 09:04 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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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 2013

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Someone born on July 08, 2013 is:

11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 2 days old,

or 617 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4324 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 2013?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 08, 2013.

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