What happened on Wednesday March 13, 2013?

Here's what happened on March 13, 2013:

• Election of Pope Francis Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Francis. This historic election marked significant moments: he is the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and succeeded Pope Benedict XVI.
• North Korea Terminates Korean Armistice Agreement North Korea officially announced the termination of the 60-year-old Korean Armistice Agreement, warning of potential 'merciless' military retaliation and escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
• Suicide Bombing in Kunduz, Afghanistan A suicide bomber killed ten spectators, including the district police chief, at a gaming event in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• First Indigenous Australian Territory Leader Adam Giles was elected leader of the Country Liberal Party in Australia's Northern Territory, becoming the first Indigenous head of government in Australian history.
• ALMA Telescope Begins Operations The European Southern Observatory's ALMA telescope commenced operations in Chile's Atacama Desert, representing a significant advancement in astronomical research capabilities.
• Shooting Spree in New York A tragic shooting incident in Mohawk and Herkimer, New York, resulted in four fatalities and two injuries. The gunman, Kurt R. Myers, was eventually killed by police after a standoff.

Events in 2013

March 13, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 2013

March 13, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 13, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $428.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $210.20

Exchange Rates on March 13, 2013:

• 1 USD = 96.07 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0279 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9525 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2138 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.49 JPY

March 13, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Telford United - Gateshead : 0 - 0

March 13, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 2013 can also be written as 3/13/2013 in the US and as 13/3/2013 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 2013 in March 2013 calendar

Famous people died on March 13, 2013:

• Clive Burr

  Legendary rock drummer who played with Iron Maiden, Samson, and Trust, contributing significantly to the heavy metal music scene.

• Malachi Throne

  Renowned character actor famous for memorable roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Batman' television series.

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
4. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble
5. Rihanna - Stay

March 13, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Drake - Started From The Bottom
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake & Future - Love Me
5. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 13, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 10:17 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 13, 2013

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Someone born on March 13, 2013 is:

12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 2 days old,

or 635 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4446 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 2013?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 13, 2013.

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