What happened on Wednesday October 09, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 09, 2013:

• Janet Yellen nominated as Federal Reserve Chair by President Obama On October 9, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Yellen, known for her expertise in monetary policy, was the first woman to be nominated for this position. source: nytimes.com
• U.S. announces reduction of military aid to Egypt On October 9, 2013, the United States announced a reduction in military aid to Egypt, following concerns over the political situation and human rights violations in the country. The decision aimed to signal disapproval of the Egyptian government's actions. source: reuters.com
• China arrests 139 individuals in Xinjiang region On October 9, 2013, Chinese authorities announced the arrest of 139 individuals in the Xinjiang region, citing charges related to terrorism and separatism. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown following a series of violent incidents in the region. source: reuters.com
• Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire A tragic fire at a garment plant in Gazipur, Bangladesh, resulted in ten fatalities, underscoring ongoing workplace safety concerns in the country's textile industry.
• Central African Republic Violent Clashes An estimated 60 people were killed in violent clashes between former Seleka rebels and local militias in the Central African Republic, highlighting ongoing regional instability and ethnic tensions.
• ASEAN and East Asia Summit in Brunei Brunei hosted the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and the 8th East Asia Summit, facilitating regional diplomatic discussions and cooperation.

Events in 2013

October 09, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 2013

October 09, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 09, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $484.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.37

Exchange Rates on October 09, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0391 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.91 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1211 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.66 JPY

October 09, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 2013 can also be written as 10/9/2013 in the US and as 9/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 09, 2013:

• Wilfried Martens

  Belgian politician and lawyer who served as Prime Minister of Belgium from 1979 to 1992, playing a significant role in Belgian and European...

• Srihari

  Indian actor (b. 1964).

• Edmund Niziurski

  Polish sociologist, lawyer, and author (b. 1925).

• Solomon Lar

  Nigerian educator and politician, 4th governor of plateau state (b. 1933).

• Mark Brandon Read
• Daniel Duval

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Lorde - Royals
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
4. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home
5. Avicii - Wake Me Up!

October 09, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. Eminem - Berzerk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 October 09, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 2013

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Someone born on October 09, 2013 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 24 days old,

or 651 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4558 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 2013?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 09, 2013.

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