What happened on Sunday February 17, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2013:

• Car Bombings in Baghdad A series of coordinated car bombs targeted predominantly Shiite areas in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people and injuring more than 130 others. These attacks highlighted the ongoing sectarian violence and instability in Iraq following the U.S. military withdrawal.
• Danica Patrick Makes NASCAR History Danica Patrick became the first woman to win pole position in the Daytona 500 and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, breaking significant gender barriers in motorsport.
• Foreign Workers Kidnapped in Nigeria Six foreign workers, including individuals from Lebanon, Greece, and Italy, were kidnapped at a construction site in Nigeria. During the incident, one security guard was killed, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Ecuador General Elections Ecuador held general elections, with incumbent President Rafael Correa securing a decisive victory, reinforcing his political leadership and policy direction for the country.
• Death of Mindy McCready Mindy McCready, a prominent American country music singer, tragically died at the age of 37 following a suicide attempt. Her death highlighted mental health challenges in the entertainment industry.
• World Speed Skating Championships Sven Kramer won his record sixth consecutive men's World Allround Speed Skating Championship, while Ireen Wust claimed the women's title, showcasing Dutch dominance in the sport.
• Venezuela Launches Granite Processing Facility The Venezuelan government inaugurated a new granite processing facility in Bolivar state, with an ambitious goal of producing approximately 25% of the country's granite requirements, signaling efforts to develop domestic industrial capabilities.
• Gas Explosion in Czech Republic A devastating natural gas explosion destroyed an apartment building in Frenstat pod Radhostem, Czech Republic, resulting in five fatalities and seriously injuring two of the eleven people hurt in the incident.

Events in 2013

February 17, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 2013

February 17, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Bologna : 1 - 0
• Fiorentina - Inter : 4 - 1
• Genoa - Udinese : 1 - 0
• Napoli - Sampdoria : 0 - 0
• Pescara - Cagliari : 0 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Kortrijk : 2 - 0
• Lokeren - Club Brugge : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Stuttgart : 0 - 1
• Nurnberg - Hannover : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Sandhausen : 3 - 1
• Duisburg - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0
• Frankfurt FSV - Cottbus : 1 - 0

February 17, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2013 can also be written as 2/17/2013 in the US and as 17/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2013:

• Richard Briers

  Renowned British actor famous for his comedic roles in television series like 'The Good Life' and 'Ever Decreasing Circles', who also...

• Mindy McCready

  Mindy McCready was a prominent American country music singer who rose to fame in the 1990s with hit songs like 'Guys Do It All the Time',...

• Debbie Ford

  Influential self-help author and spiritual teacher who wrote transformative books about personal growth and shadow work.

• Shmulik Kraus

  Israeli singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1935).

• Alessandro Fontana

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 17, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems
3. Rihanna - Diamonds
4. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
5. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 01:24 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2013

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Someone born on February 17, 2013 is:

12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 28 days old,

or 638 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4470 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 2013?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 17, 2013.

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