What happened on Friday April 26, 2013?

Here's what happened on April 26, 2013:

• Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Transferred Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, was transferred from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to the federal prison in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, marking a significant development in the high-profile terrorism case.
• 2013 Savar Building Collapse in Bangladesh A catastrophic building collapse in Savar, Bangladesh resulted in 401 confirmed deaths, marking one of the deadliest industrial accidents in modern history. The Rana Plaza factory disaster highlighted severe safety deficiencies in the global garment manufacturing industry and prompted international calls for improved worker protection standards.
• US Considers Military Action Against Syria The White House indicated potential military intervention in Syria, signaling escalating tensions in the Middle Eastern conflict and possible international military engagement.
• South Korea Withdraws Workers from Kaesong Industrial Region South Korea announced the withdrawal of its workers from North Korea's Kaesong Industrial Region due to safety concerns, following North Korea's rejection of talks. This action reflects the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
• Police Officers Killed in Afghanistan In Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, six police officers were killed in a violent incident, with another officer reported missing. This event underscores the ongoing security challenges and instability in the region during the prolonged Afghanistan conflict.
• Taliban Insurgent Attack Kills 30 in Afghanistan A deadly bus collision with truck wreckage caused by Taliban insurgents resulted in at least 30 fatalities in southern Afghanistan, further highlighting the persistent violence and dangerous conditions in the region.
• George Jones, Country Music Legend, Dies Renowned American country music singer George Jones passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a profound legacy in the music industry and mourned by fans worldwide.
• Winston Churchill to Appear on British Banknote Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, announced that Winston Churchill would be featured on the 5 Pound banknote, with expected circulation in 2016. This decision honors the iconic wartime leader's significant historical contributions.
• Mexico's Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate Mexico's central bank decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.4%, consistent with the previous month's reduction. The decision was made amid rising consumer prices, reflecting careful monetary policy management.

Events in 2013

April 26, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 2013

April 26, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.81
• Apple AAPL: opens at $409.81
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.16

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2013:

• 1 USD = 98.04 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0168 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9429 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.165 CNY
• 1 EUR = 127.76 JPY

April 26, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Hannover : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ingolstadt - Braunschweig : 0 - 1
• Sandhausen - Bochum : 0 - 1
• Union Berlin - Regensburg : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Vallecano - Osasuna : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Mirandes - Sabadell : 2 - 0
• Santander - Barcelona B : 1 - 2

April 26, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 116th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2013 can also be written as 4/26/2013 in the US and as 26/4/2013 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2013 in April 2013 calendar

Famous people died on April 26, 2013:

• George Jones

  Legendary country music singer-songwriter known as the 'King of Honky Tonk' and one of the most influential artists in country music...

• Jacqueline Brookes

  American actress and educator (b. 1930).

• Earl Silverman

  Canadian men's rights advocate (b. 1948).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2013 was Just Give Me A Reason by P!nk, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us

April 26, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 26, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 07:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 2013

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Someone born on April 26, 2013 is:

12 years and 18 days old,

or 144 months and 18 days old,

or 628 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4401 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2013?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 26, 2013.

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