What happened on Friday March 15, 2013?

Here's what happened on March 15, 2013:

• Italian parliamentary uncertainty On March 15, 2013, Italy faced political uncertainty following inconclusive elections. The inability to form a stable government led to concerns about economic stability and governance in the country. This situation prompted discussions about potential reforms. source: reuters.com
• Netanyahu forms new Israeli coalition government On March 15, 2013, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party reached a coalition agreement with the centrist Yesh Atid and the right-wing Jewish Home parties, forming a new government ahead of a visit by President Obama. source: washingtonpost.com
• North Korea conducts missile launch On March 15, 2013, North Korea conducted a missile launch, raising concerns among neighboring countries and the international community about regional security and stability. source: reuters.com
• Vatican Defends Pope Francis The Vatican refuted claims that Pope Francis remained silent during Argentina's military dictatorship, defending his human rights record.
• UK Press Regulation Proposals David Cameron and Nick Clegg, leaders of the UK coalition government, published separate plans to regulate press in England and Wales, indicating ongoing media governance discussions.
• Drive-By Shooting in Washington, D.C. A 19-year-old man was arrested for a drive-by shooting that targeted 13 people in Washington, D.C., United States, on March 11, highlighting urban violence concerns.
• Deadly Bus Accident in South Africa A tragic transportation accident occurred when a double-decker bus veered off the Hex River Pass near De Doorns in Cape Town, South Africa, resulting in at least 24 fatalities. The incident raised concerns about road safety and transportation infrastructure.
• Patrick Chan Wins Figure Skating World Title Canada's Patrick Chan won the men's figure skating world title at the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ontario, Canada.
• UEFA Champions League Draw The draw for quarterfinals in the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League took place in Nyon, Switzerland, generating excitement among football fans.
• Lil Wayne Health Scare American rapper Lil Wayne experienced a medical emergency when he suffered a seizure in Los Angeles, California, drawing significant attention to his health condition.
• MP Alcohol Ban in Parliament Independent MP Eric Joyce was arrested after a bar brawl and subsequently banned from purchasing alcohol within the UK's Houses of Parliament, drawing attention to parliamentary conduct.
• Plane Crash in Fort Lauderdale A tragic aviation incident occurred when a twin-engine plane crashed into a parking lot in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, resulting in three fatalities.
• Mehdi Mahdavikia's Retirement Iranian footballer Mehdi Mahdavikia, formerly of Hamburger SV, announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the current season.
• Fireworks Explosion in Mexico A devastating fireworks explosion occurred in Jesus Tepactepec, Tlaxcala, Mexico, resulting in at least 16 fatalities. The incident highlights the dangerous nature of fireworks manufacturing and handling in rural areas.

Events in 2013

March 15, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 15, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 15, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $437.93
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $215.38

Exchange Rates on March 15, 2013:

• 1 USD = 95.29 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0197 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9377 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2135 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.65 JPY

March 15, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Cottbus : 2 - 1
• Paderborn - Frankfurt FSV : 3 - 0
• Union Berlin - St Pauli : 4 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• La Coruna - Celta : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Arles - Sedan : 2 - 2
• Guingamp - Caen : 1 - 0
• Istres - Clermont : 0 - 0
• Le Havre - Niort : 2 - 1
• Le Mans - Nimes : 0 - 3

March 15, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 74th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 2013 can also be written as 3/15/2013 in the US and as 15/3/2013 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 2013 in March 2013 calendar

Famous people died on March 15, 2013:

• Booth Gardner

  American businessman and politician, governor of washington (b. 1936).

• Leverne McDonnell

  Australian actress (b. 1963).

• Peter Worsley

  English sociologist (b. 1924).

Famous people who died in 2013

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March 15, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
4. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble
5. Rihanna - Stay

March 15, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Drake - Started From The Bottom
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake & Future - Love Me
5. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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March 15, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 March 15, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 11:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Mar 27, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 2013

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Someone born on March 15, 2013 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 9 days old,

or 688 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4818 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 2013?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 15th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 15, 2013.

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