What happened on Saturday August 24, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2013:

• 50th Anniversary of 'I Have a Dream' Speech The United States commemorated the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. The United States Postal Service introduced a special commemorative stamp to honor this pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
• Syrian Civil War Chemical Attack Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported treating 3,600 cases of neurotoxic symptoms related to a chemical attack during the Syrian Civil War, with 355 confirmed fatalities. This incident highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis and potential use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
• Rim Fire in Yosemite National Park The Rim Fire in Yosemite National Park expanded to cover nearly 200 square miles (520 km²), posing significant environmental and ecological challenges.
• Super Puma L2 Helicopter Accident A tragic helicopter accident near Sumburgh Airport in the Shetland Islands resulted in four confirmed fatalities. Following the incident, the Super Puma L2 helicopter model was suspended worldwide as a precautionary measure.
• Cronut Food Poisoning Outbreak A food poisoning incident at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Ontario, was confirmed with 150 cases linked to cronuts contaminated by Staphylococcus aureus.
• Prison Gang Fight in Bolivia A violent incident at Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, involved the use of flame throwers, endangering approximately 30 lives during a gang confrontation.
• Shooting in Gainesville, Florida A shooting spree in Gainesville, Florida, resulted in three fatalities and two additional injuries.
• Bus Accident in the Philippines A bus accident in the Philippines on August 24, 2013, resulted in four fatalities.

Events in 2013

August 24, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 2013

August 24, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Juventus : 0 - 1
• Verona - Milan : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Mechelen : 1 - 2
• Lierse - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 0
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Lokeren : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Nurnberg : 2 - 0
• Hannover - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1
• Hertha - Hamburg : 1 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Freiburg : 3 - 3
• Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Kaiserslautern : 4 - 0
• Greuther Furth - FC Koln : 0 - 0

August 24, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2013 can also be written as 8/24/2013 in the US and as 24/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2013:

• Julie Harris

  Renowned American stage actress who won five Tony Awards and was a prominent figure in theater.

• Nílton de Sordi

  Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
3. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. Jay-Z - Holy Grail

August 24, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
5. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 11:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 2013

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Someone born on August 24, 2013 is:

11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 21 days old,

or 611 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4282 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2013?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2013.

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