What happened on Monday April 08, 2013?

Here's what happened on April 08, 2013:

• Death of Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, passes away in London at age 87 from a stroke. Her death marks the end of an era for British politics.
• Islamic State Enters Syrian Civil War The Islamic State of Iraq declares a merger with the Al-Nusra Front, forming the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS), marking a significant escalation in the Syrian Civil War.
• North Korea Nuclear Tensions A senior South Korean official suggests North Korea might be preparing for its fourth nuclear test, escalating regional tensions in East Asia.
• Obama Addresses Gun Violence President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the University of Hartford on reducing gun violence, emphasizing congressional action and honoring the Newtown families.
• Taliban Bus Bombing in Afghanistan Taliban fighters are suspected of causing a bus explosion in Maidan Wardak Province, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 20 others.
• Darfur Tribal Violence Severe tribal conflicts in Darfur, Sudan result in 163 deaths and displacement of 50,000 people, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
• Xi Jinping Addresses Boao Forum Chinese President Xi Jinping opens the Boao Forum for Asia, calling for entrepreneurial unity and shared development across the continent.
• Louisville Wins NCAA Basketball Championship The Louisville Cardinals defeat the Michigan Wolverines 82-76 to win the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 2013

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

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.11
• Apple AAPL: opens at $424.85
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.05
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $209.07

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2013:

• 1 USD = 99.47 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0164 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9347 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2033 CNY
• 1 EUR = 129.48 JPY

April 08, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Roma - Lazio : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Braunschweig : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Le Havre - Caen : 1 - 1

April 08, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 98th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2013 can also be written as 4/8/2013 in the US and as 8/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

Famous people died on April 08, 2013:

• Annette Funicello

  Iconic Disney actress and Mouseketeer who became a teen idol in the 1960s, starring in popular beach party movies alongside Frankie Avalon...

• Sara Montiel

  Renowned Spanish-Mexican actress and singer who was a major international star during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her beauty and...

• Margaret Thatcher

  Margaret Thatcher was a groundbreaking British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, known for...

• José Luis Sampedro

  Renowned Spanish economist, writer, and academic who made significant contributions to economic theory and social critique.

• Mikhail Beketov

  Russian journalist (b. 1958).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on April 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
3. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
4. Baauer - Harlem Shake
5. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake & Future - Love Me
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 08, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 07:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 2013

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Someone born on April 08, 2013 is:

12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 7 days old,

or 631 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4420 days old,

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

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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

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

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