What happened on Saturday April 20, 2013?

Here's what happened on April 20, 2013:

• Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion A catastrophic explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas resulted in 14 confirmed deaths, 60 people unaccounted for, and approximately 200 people injured. The blast was so powerful it registered as a 2.1-magnitude earthquake and destroyed 50 homes, causing massive local devastation.
• 2013 Lushan Earthquake in Sichuan, China A devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan County in Sichuan province, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The latest estimates showed 193 people dead, 24 missing, and 11,826 injured, making it a major natural disaster.
• Boy Scouts Propose End to Gay Youth Ban The Boy Scouts of America proposed lifting its ban on gay youth members, suggesting that sexual orientation should not disqualify a youth from membership. However, the organization maintained its ban on gay adult leaders, marking a significant but partial step towards inclusivity.
• Nicolas Maduro Sworn in as Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chavez's chosen successor, was sworn in as President of Venezuela amid high tensions. During his speech, a protester briefly interrupted by grabbing his microphone before being removed by security, symbolizing the political volatility of the transition.
• 2013 Korean Crisis: North Korea's Nuclear Stance North Korea denied possessing nuclear weapons while simultaneously expressing openness to negotiations about reducing its arms, reflecting the complex and ambiguous nature of its international diplomatic positioning.
• Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was re-elected as President of Italy, securing 738 votes in the sixth ballot, despite protests from Members of Parliament who preferred Stefano Rodota.
• Deadly Avalanche in Colorado A tragic avalanche on Loveland Pass, Colorado killed five snowboarders, marking the most deadly avalanche in America since 1962.

Events in 2013

April 20, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 2013

April 20, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Genoa - Atalanta : 1 - 1
• Udinese - Lazio : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Mainz : 2 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
• Hamburg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 1
• Hannover - Bayern Munich : 1 - 6
• Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 5 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Paderborn : 3 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Levante : 1 - 0
• Granada - Valladolid : 1 - 1
• Real Madrid - Betis : 3 - 1
• Valencia - Malaga : 5 - 1

April 20, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2013 can also be written as 4/20/2013 in the US and as 20/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

Famous people died on April 20, 2013:

• François Jacob

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2013 was When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

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

April 20, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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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 20, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 02:20 pm and setting at 03:30 am.

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 20, 2013

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Someone born on April 20, 2013 is:

12 years and 25 days old,

or 144 months and 25 days old,

or 629 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4408 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2013?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 20, 2013.

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