What happened on Thursday August 01, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2013:

• Edward Snowden granted temporary asylum in Russia On August 1, 2013, Edward Snowden was granted temporary asylum in Russia, allowing him to remain in the country after fleeing the United States. This decision sparked international debate over privacy, surveillance, and government transparency. Snowden's revelations had significant implications for global security policies. source: theguardian.com
• Same-sex marriage licenses issued in several states On August 1, 2013, several states began issuing same-sex marriage licenses following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act. This marked a significant step in the legalization of same-sex marriage across the United States, with states like California and New Jersey leading the way. source: nytimes.com
• Ariel Castro sentenced for kidnapping On August 1, 2013, Ariel Castro was sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and abuse of three women in Cleveland, Ohio. The case drew national attention and highlighted issues of violence against women. Castro's actions and the subsequent trial raised awareness about human trafficking. source: cnn.com
• Berlusconi Confirmed for Prison Sentence Italy's highest court confirmed that former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will be sentenced to prison for tax fraud, a significant legal development for the controversial political figure.
• NATO Airstrike Kills Afghan Police NATO forces in Afghanistan launched an inquiry after a United States airstrike in Nangarhar Province killed five Afghan police officers and injured two more, highlighting the ongoing complexities and potential errors in military operations.
• Stock Market Reaches Record Highs The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 achieved record high levels, signaling strong performance and investor confidence in the financial markets.
• Uruguay Legalizes Medical Marijuana Uruguay's government legalized medical marijuana use, with a unique restriction that legal marijuana purchases are limited to Uruguayan citizens, marking a progressive approach to drug policy.
• Arms Smuggling Arrests in Greece Greek authorities arrested eight individuals who were allegedly attempting to smuggle arms into Turkey, underscoring ongoing regional security challenges.
• DOE Highlights Biofuels Strategy Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz emphasized the critical role of biofuels in the Administration's energy strategy during the DOE's Biomass 2013 Annual Conference.

Events in 2013

August 01, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 01, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $455.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.06
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.60
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.65

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2013:

• 1 USD = 99.5 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0349 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9364 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1304 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.4 JPY

August 01, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2013 can also be written as 8/1/2013 in the US and as 1/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

Famous people died on August 01, 2013:

• Wilford White

  Wilford White was an accomplished American football player who played for the Chicago Bears after being drafted in the third round of the...

• Toby Saks

  American cellist and educator (b. 1942).

• Babe Martin

  American baseball player (b. 1920).

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August 01, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
3. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. Bruno Mars - Treasure

August 01, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
5. Rocko Featuring Future & Rick Ross - U.O.E.N.O.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:26 am and setting at 05:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2013

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Someone born on August 01, 2013 is:

12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 24 days old,

or 668 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2013?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 01, 2013.

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