What happened on Thursday June 06, 2013?

Here's what happened on June 06, 2013:

• Obama administration defends surveillance policies On June 6, 2013, the Obama administration defended its surveillance policies amid growing public concern over privacy violations. This defense came in the wake of revelations about the extent of government monitoring of communications. source: nytimes.com
• Car bomb explosion in Damascus suburb On June 6, 2013, a car bomb exploded in a suburb of Damascus, Syria, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack was part of the ongoing conflict in the region, which has seen increasing violence and instability. source: bbc.com
• G8 Summit at The Grove in Watford The G8 Summit took place on June 6-8, 2013, at The Grove in Watford, England. Leaders from eight major economies gathered to discuss global economic issues, security, and development. source: bbc.com
• Moscow Court Charges Protesters in Putin-Era Trial A Moscow court charged 12 Russian citizens with offenses related to a 2012 anti-Vladimir Putin protest, with critics drawing parallels to Soviet-era judicial practices.
• Georgian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Insurgent Attack In the ongoing War in Afghanistan, seven Georgian soldiers were killed and nine others injured when insurgents used a truck bomb to target the ISAF base at Shir Ghazay, demonstrating the continued volatility of the conflict.
• Guantanamo Hunger Strike Continues Reports indicate that a growing number of Guantanamo prisoners are being force-fed by military medical teams, following President Barack Obama's recent speech about closing the prison camp, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.
• Deadly Bus Ambush in Al Anbar Governorate A tragic incident occurred when gunmen ambushed a bus, resulting in the deaths of ten border police officers and five civilians in the Al Anbar Governorate, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Tunisian Soldiers Killed Near Algerian Border Two Tunisian soldiers were killed and two others injured by a roadside explosive device while pursuing Al-Qaeda militants near the Algerian border, underscoring the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• North Korea Restores Red Cross Communication Link with South Korea In a diplomatic gesture, North Korea reestablished the Red Cross communication link with South Korea, potentially signaling a willingness to improve inter-Korean relations.
• French Left-Wing Activist Attacked in Paris Clement Meric, a French Left-wing activist, was attacked by far-right skinheads in Paris' shopping district, highlighting ongoing political tensions and extremism.
• Jeffrey Chiesa Appointed New Jersey Senator New Jersey Governor Chris Christie appointed Jeffrey Chiesa as a U.S. Senator following Frank Lautenberg's passing, with Chiesa set to serve until a special election is held later in the year.
• Prince Philip Hospitalized for Abdominal Pains Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was admitted to a London hospital after experiencing abdominal discomfort, raising concerns about the health of the royal family member.
• Kevin Barry Wins International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Kevin Barry was awarded the prestigious International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, one of the most significant global literary recognitions for outstanding literary works.

Events in 2013

June 06, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 06, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 06, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $445.47
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $203.00

Exchange Rates on June 06, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0273 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9304 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1362 CNY
• 1 EUR = 128.97 JPY

June 06, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 157th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 2013 can also be written as 6/6/2013 in the US and as 6/6/2013 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 2013 in June 2013 calendar

Famous people died on June 06, 2013:

• Esther Williams

  Esther Williams was an American competitive swimmer and actress best known for her roles in a series of Hollywood 'aqua musicals' during the 1940s and 1950s. She became a major star at MGM, captivating audiences with her swimming talents and glamorous screen presence. [bio]

• Jerome Karle

  Renowned American crystallographer who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985 for groundbreaking research on molecular structure.

• Tom Sharpe
• Gennadij Nikolaev

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Famous people who died on June 6th

June 06, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. Florida Georgia Line - Cruise (Remix)

June 06, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
4. Mariah Carey Featuring Miguel - #Beautiful
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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June 06, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 June 06, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 07:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 2013.

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Someone born on June 06, 2013 is:

12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 18 days old,

or 676 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4735 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 06, 2013.

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