Saturday August 31, 2013: on this day

About August 31st, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Syrian civil war: President Barack Obama states that he is willing to authorize a limited strike but will need Congress' approval. (CNN). The UN inspectors have left Damascus following their inspection. Los Angeles Times: Several countries have advised their citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to rising tensions in the region over possible US military strikes on Syria.
  • Day of the week: August 31st, 2013 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Richard Gere, Chris Tucker
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Oculus directed by Mike Flanagan

More about August 31st, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 2013.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2013?


August 31, 2013 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2013 can also be written as 8/31/2013 in the US and as 31/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 31, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2013:

  • Syrian civil war: president barack obama states that he is willing to authorize a limited strike but will need congress' approval. (cnn). the un inspectors have left damascus following their inspection. los angeles times: several countries have advised their citizens not to travel to lebanon due to rising tensions in the region over possible us military strikes on syria.
  • Barack obama, the american president, says he is willing to call for a strike but will need congressional approval.
  • After their inspection is complete, the un inspectors depart damascus.
  • As tensions rise in the region over possible us military strikes on syria, several countries have advised their citizens not to travel to lebanon.
  • Sir david frost, a veteran british broadcaster who famously interviewed richard nixon, dies at the age of 74 from a heart attack aboard the ms queen elizabeth.
  • A shanghai cold storage facility in shanghai has seen at least 15 deaths from liquid ammonia leaking from its refrigeration unit.
  • A juvenile is sentenced for three years after being found guilty of the fatal gang rape on a delhi bus last january.

August 31, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 31, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Napoli : 2 - 4
  • Juventus - Lazio : 4 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 1 - 1
  • Gent - Bergen : 1 - 0
  • Lokeren - Oostende : 1 - 0
  • Mechelen - Lierse : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Braunschweig : 4 - 0
  • Hannover - Mainz : 4 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Werder Bremen : 4 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Augsburg : 0 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Leverkusen : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Paderborn : 4 - 2
  • Union Berlin - St Pauli : 3 - 2
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August 31, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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August 31, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:47 am and setting at 05:04 pm.

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

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Who was born on August 31, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 11 days old,

or 558 weeks

or 3906 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2013?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2013.

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August 31, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2013:

  • David Frost

    English journalist and game show host (d. 2013).

  • Jimmy Greenhalgh

    English footballer and manager (d. 2013).

  • Alan Carrington

    English chemist and academic (b. 1934).

  • Jan Camiel Willems

    Belgian mathematician and theorist (b. 1939).

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2013:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2013:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Roar
  3. - We Can't Stop
  4. - Radioactive
  5. - Holy Grail

August 31, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home

August 31, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
  5. - Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti

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August 31, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Oculus

Oculus

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Mike Flanagan

Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane

Country: United States of America

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Swathi Chinukulu

Swathi Chinukulu

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Sri Chakravarthy

About Time

About Time

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Falco

Falco

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Thomas Roth

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Jodha Akbar

Jodha Akbar

Release year: 2013

August 31, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Companions by R.A. Salvatore

The Companions

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"The Companions is one of the most important novels [R.A.] Salvatore ever wrote." It is extraordinarily courageous, powerful, well-constructed, and perhaps Salvatore's most ambitious work ."--Paul.

Collision 2012 by Dan Balz

Collision 2012

By:

The bestselling author of The Battle for America 2008, and long-time Washington Post correspondent, gives an inside look and analysis of Obama-Romney's presidential race. Four years ago, there was a bright young candidate for the presidency

William Shakespeare'S Star Wars by Ian Doescher

William Shakespeare'S Star Wars

By:

This sublime tale of George Lucas's Star Wars is a return to a faraway galaxy in the style of the Bard of Avon.

The English Girl by Daniel Silva

The English Girl

By:

Daniel Silva presents another thrilling thriller featuring Gabriel Allon, The English Girl. A prime minister's career is threatened when a beautiful, young British woman disappears on Corsica.

Inferno by Dan Brown

Inferno

By:

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERHarvard professor symbology Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital disoriented with no recollection whatsoever of the past 36 hours. He also has no idea of the origin of the macabre object he had in his possessions.

August 31, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

DJMAX Technika Q

DJMAX Technika Q

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Neowiz Internet

Angry Birds Star Wars II

Angry Birds Star Wars II

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment (in conjunction with LucasArts)

The Cave

The Cave

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Puzzle, platform, adventure

Publisher: Sega

Lego Legends of Chima Online

Lego Legends of Chima Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2013?

On August 31, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2013?

On August 31, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2013?

On August 31, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for August 2013?

August 2013 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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