What happened on Thursday October 17, 2013?

Here's what happened on October 17, 2013:

• Typhoon Wipha's devastation in Japan Typhoon Wipha struck Japan in mid-October 2013, causing extensive damage, particularly on Izu Oshima island, where heavy rainfall led to deadly mudslides. The typhoon resulted in at least 17 fatalities and left nearly 50 people missing. The Japan Meteorological Agency described it as a "once in a decade" event. source: washingtonpost.com
• Bushfires in New South Wales On October 17, 2013, New South Wales experienced severe bushfires, with 90 wildfires burning, 36 of which were out of control and threatening communities near Sydney. Dry vegetation, high temperatures above 34°C (93°F), and erratic winds gusting to 90 km/h (56 mph) created extremely dangerous fire conditions. The largest fire, the State Mine fire, burned in the Blue Mountains near Lithgow. source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
• Terrorist Attack in Tunisia Islamist gunmen killed two Tunisian policemen during violent clashes in Goubella, northeastern Tunisia, reflecting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• New UN Security Council Members Chad, Chile, and Nigeria were elected to the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014, reflecting the ongoing global diplomatic processes.
• Mozambican Soldiers Ambushed Seven Mozambican soldiers were killed in an ambush by Renamo rebels near Gorongosa, indicating continued political instability and armed conflict in the region.
• Archaeological Discovery in Sweden Swedish archaeologists uncovered a remarkable alignment of posts stretching over a kilometer in Old Uppsala, believed to be a significant display of power by a fifth-century Swedish chieftain, offering insights into early Scandinavian social structures.

Events in 2013

October 17, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 2013

October 17, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $499.98
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.84

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.88 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0294 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9024 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0982 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.82 JPY

October 17, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Macclesfield - Southport : 2 - 2

October 17, 2013 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2013 can also be written as 10/17/2013 in the US and as 17/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2013 in October 2013 calendar

Famous people died on October 17, 2013:

• Lou Scheimer

  Pioneering American animator and producer who co-founded Filmation Studios, a significant animation company that produced numerous popular...

• Mother Antonia

  Compassionate American-Mexican nun and humanitarian activist dedicated to serving prisoners and marginalized communities.

• Terry Fogerty

  English rugby player and coach (b. 1944).

• Arthur Maxwell House

  Canadian neurologist and politician, 10th lieutenant governor of newfoundland and labrador (b. 1926).

• Antonio Guidi

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on October 17th

October 17, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2013 was Royals by Lorde, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

October 17, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2013 was Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake Featuring Majid Jordan, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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. Eminem - Berzerk
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 06:44 am.

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 17, 2013

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Someone born on October 17, 2013 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 16 days old,

or 650 weeks

or 4550 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2013?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 17, 2013.

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