Friday August 16, 2013: on this day

August 16, 2013 was the 228th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 16, 2013 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 2013, who was born and died on August 16, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke), movies (e.g. Prisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2013?


August 16, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2013 can also be written as 8/16/2013 in the US and as 16/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 16, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2013:

  • Aftermath of the 2013 egyptian coup d’etat: security is increased in cairo amid friday prayers and nationwide protest marches called for by the muslim brotherhood. (aljazeera.) ammar badei is the son of mohammed badie who is the leader of the muslim brotherhood. he was killed during clashes in cairo.
  • Cairo security is being tightened during friday prayers and protest marches called for by the muslim brotherhood throughout the country.
  • Ammar badei is the son of mohammed badie (the leader of the muslim brotherhood), and is killed in clashes in cairo.
  • Yemen's weekend changes from thursday and friday to friday, saturday.
  • The indian rupee has fallen to a new record low against us dollars. the rupee was able to fall to 62.03 rupees against the dollar.
  • Seddon, new zealand: a magnitude 6.5 earthquake causes moderate damage to the greater marlborough region, and wellington, the national capital.
  • The ferry mv thomas aquinas collides and sinks with a cargo vessel at cebu, philippines. there are 200 people missing and at least 26 others dead.
  • Brazil's ministry of external relations rejects john kerry’s official statement that electronic surveillance by the national security agency was part of an effort to "combat terrorist".
  • Ali akbar salehi is the former iranian foreign minister and has been appointed head of atomic energy organization of iran.
  • The united states officially recognizes area 51.
  • Christopher lane, a 22-year-old australian native and east central university of oklahoma (oklahoma), tigers senior baseball player, was killed while jogging with his girlfriend in ada, oklahoma. james francis edwards jr. (15 years old) and chancey alle luna (16 years old) were both arrested and charged first-degree murder. michael dewayne jones (17 years old), was also charged with accessory to murder. they claimed they did it out of boredom.
  • The ferry collides with a cargo ship and sinks at cebu, philippines, killing 61 people with 59 others missing.

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August 16, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.01
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $500.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.88
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.54

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 97.53 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0345 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9264 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.115 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 130.01 JPY

August 16, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Paderborn : 3 - 3
  • Bochum - St Pauli : 2 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Girona - Alaves : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Caen - Creteil : 3 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Tours : 0 - 4
  • Clermont - Laval : 2 - 1
  • Dijon - Angers : 1 - 3
  • Istres - CA Bastia : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Sochaux - Lyon : 1 - 3
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August 16, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:08 pm and setting at 02:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Who was born on August 16, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 13 days old,

or 554 weeks

or 3878 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2013?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 16, 2013.

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August 16, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2013:

  • David Rees

    Welsh mathematician and academic (b. 1918).

  • Abdelrahman El-Trabely
  • Francesco Scaratti
  • Pietro Sponziello
  • Romano Collovati

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2013:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - We Can't Stop
  3. - Radioactive
  4. - Get Lucky
  5. - Holy Grail

August 16, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Power Trip

August 16, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
  5. - Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti

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August 16, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Prisoners

Prisoners

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo

Country: United States of America

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud

Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove

Country: United States of America

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Falco

Falco

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Thomas Roth

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Jodha Akbar

Jodha Akbar

Release year: 2013

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

August 16, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Redemption of Callie and Kayden by Jessica Sorensen

The Redemption of Callie and Kayden

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Number-one New York Times bestseller Kayden's dark secret is finally revealed. He's also facing battery charges. Callie must speak up to clear his name - something he won't ask her to.

Inferno by Dan Brown

Inferno

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#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERHarvard professor symbology Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital disoriented with no recollection whatsoever of the past 36 hours. He also has no idea of the origin of the macabre object he had in his possessions.

The White Princess by Philippa Gregory

The White Princess

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Philippa Gregory is the "queen of Royal Fiction" (USA TODAY). This instant bestseller from the New York Times tells the story about the extraordinary Elizabeth of York, the daughter of the White King.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

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UK National Book Awards 2013 "Book of the year""Fantasy of the best" Wall Street JournalA middle-aged man returns home to his childhood home to assist in a funeral.

Death Angel by Linda Fairstein

Death Angel

By:

New York City. Central Park. It's a huge urban sanctuary for thousands of tourists and residents.

August 16, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter, action-adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins

Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Blood of the Werewolf

Blood of the Werewolf

Platform: Windows, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Platform, action

Publisher: Scientifically Proven

Echo of Soul

Echo of Soul

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Aeria Games (NA)(EU) NHN Entertainment (KR) Changyou.com (CN)

Fallout 1.5: Resurrection

Fallout 1.5: Resurrection

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2013?

On August 16, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2013?

On August 16, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2013?

On August 16, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for August 2013?

August 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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