What happened on Wednesday May 15, 2013?

Here's what happened on May 15, 2013:

• Eurozone Economic Stagnation The Eurozone entered its sixth consecutive quarter of recession, with major economies like France, Spain, and Italy experiencing negative growth, while Germany showed minimal economic expansion.
• Breakthrough in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Researchers from the University of Oregon published a groundbreaking study in Nature, describing the successful creation of human embryonic stem cells through cloning techniques.
• Obama Addresses IRS Controversy President Obama spoke from the White House's East Room about the Treasury Department's review of the Internal Revenue Service, expressing anger over misconduct and outlining accountability measures.
• Escalating Violence in Iraq An unprecedented surge of violence in Iraq resulted in the tragic loss of 389 lives over a three-day period, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• Cyclone Mahasen Threatens South Asia Authorities in Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka prepared for the arrival of Cyclone Mahasen, which had already claimed seven lives and displaced nearly 4,000 people in Sri Lanka.
• Chelsea Wins UEFA Europa League Chelsea secured victory in the UEFA Europa League by defeating Benfica 2-1 in a thrilling football match.

Events in 2013

May 15, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 15, 2013

May 15, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 15, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.64
• Apple AAPL: opens at $439.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $202.25

Exchange Rates on May 15, 2013:

• 1 USD = 102.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0163 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9655 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1459 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.7 JPY

May 15, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Kilmarnock - Hibernian : 1 - 3

May 15, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2013 can also be written as 5/15/2013 in the US and as 15/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

May 15, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man

May 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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.

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May 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 12:26 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 2013

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Someone born on May 15, 2013 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 28 days old,

or 625 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4381 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2013?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2013.

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