What happened on Wednesday March 20, 2013?

Here's what happened on March 20, 2013:

• Voyager 1 Potential Solar System Exit Scientists explored the groundbreaking possibility that the Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, might have left our Solar System, representing a historic milestone in space exploration.
• Iraq Bombings on Invasion Anniversary On the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, a series of bombings claimed by al-Qaeda in Iraq resulted in 65 deaths and over 200 wounded, underscoring the ongoing regional instability.
• Obama's Middle East Diplomatic Visit U.S. President Barack Obama embarked on a significant four-day diplomatic tour of the Middle East, visiting Israel and Palestine, aiming to engage in critical discussions about regional stability and diplomatic relations.
• Cyprus Financial Crisis Bailout Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades presented a critical bailout package to address the nation's severe liquidity crisis, signaling a pivotal moment in the country's economic challenges during the European financial instability.
• U.S. Marines Killed in Nevada Explosion A tragic explosion at a U.S. Army munitions facility in Nevada resulted in the deaths of seven marines. The Pentagon subsequently ordered a global ban on the mortar rounds involved, pending a comprehensive investigation.
• South Korea Cyberattack Major South Korean television stations and banks experienced significant computer system disruptions due to a sophisticated cyberattack, highlighting growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
• Last Member of 1953 Everest Expedition Dies George Lowe, the final surviving member of the historic 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition that first successfully summited Mount Everest, died at 89 after a long battle with cancer. His passing marks the end of an era in mountaineering history.
• Abel Prize Awarded to Pierre Deligne Belgian mathematician Pierre Deligne was awarded the prestigious 2013 Abel Prize for his seminal contributions to algebraic geometry, recognizing his exceptional mathematical achievements.
• US-Venezuela Communication Breakdown Diplomatic tensions escalated as Venezuela severed an informal communication channel with the United States following controversial comments by a U.S. State Department official regarding Venezuela's upcoming presidential election.
• Bangladesh President Dies in Office President Zillur Rahman of Bangladesh passed away in a Singapore hospital after a long illness, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape.
• Death of James Herbert James Herbert, a renowned British horror novelist known for his influential works in the horror genre, passed away in Sussex at the age of 69. Herbert was a pioneering author who significantly impacted contemporary horror literature.
• Miners Rescued in Poland Nineteen miners were successfully rescued from the Rudna mine in Silesia, Poland, following a small earthquake that trapped them underground. The rescue operation demonstrated the skill and bravery of mining workers.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 2013

March 20, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 20, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $457.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.34
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $214.76

Exchange Rates on March 20, 2013:

• 1 USD = 96.02 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0255 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9441 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2119 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.26 JPY

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

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Varese - Novara : 0 - 2

March 20, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 79th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2013 can also be written as 3/20/2013 in the US and as 20/3/2013 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2013 in March 2013 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 2013:

• Lalie Bertuzzo

Famous people born in 2013

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 2013:

• James Herbert

  Renowned British horror and science fiction author whose chilling novels have sold over 40 million copies worldwide, establishing him as a...

• Antonio Manganelli
• Risë Stevens

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
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 20th 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 20, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

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 20, 2013

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Someone born on March 20, 2013 is:

12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 24 days old,

or 634 weeks

or 4438 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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