What happened on Monday March 18, 2013?

Here's what happened on March 18, 2013:

• Iraq violence surge On March 18, 2013, a series of coordinated bombings and shootings occurred across Iraq, resulting in at least 98 fatalities and over 240 injuries. The attacks targeted Shia civilians and Iraqi security forces, marking the tenth anniversary of the Iraq War. The Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the violence. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Syrian civil war escalation In March 2013, the Syrian civil war intensified, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reporting over 6,000 deaths, including nearly 600 women and children. The escalation was marked by heavy artillery and airstrikes by government forces against rebel-held areas. source: pbs.org
• Clinton supports same-sex marriage On March 18, 2013, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly announced her support for same-sex marriage, stating that "gay rights are human rights." This marked a significant shift in her position on the issue. source: nytimes.com
• Syrian Opposition Governance Ghassan Hitto was elected provisional Prime Minister of the Syrian National Coalition, tasked with forming a government amidst the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
• Peshawar Suicide Bombing A suicide bombing attack targeted a prison and court complex in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 4 people and injuring 47 others, demonstrating ongoing terrorism challenges in the region.
• Mogadishu Car Bombing A devastating car bombing occurred in central Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and 20 injuries, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
• Kano Bus Park Explosion A deadly explosion at a bus park in Kano, northern Nigeria, resulted in at least 25 fatalities, underscoring the persistent security challenges in the region.
• U.S. Marine Training Accident A tragic mortar explosion during a training exercise at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada, United States, resulted in seven U.S. Marines killed and seven injured.
• Falklands Dispute Diplomatic Outreach Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner appealed to Pope Francis for assistance in resolving the ongoing dispute over the Falkland Islands.

Events in 2013

March 18, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 18, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 18, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.74
• Apple AAPL: opens at $441.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $212.90

Exchange Rates on March 18, 2013:

• 1 USD = 95.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0215 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9458 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2158 CNY
• 1 EUR = 123.49 JPY

March 18, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - FC Koln : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Nantes : 3 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Panthrakikos - Xanthi : 0 - 2

March 18, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 77th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 2013 can also be written as 3/18/2013 in the US and as 18/3/2013 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 2013 in March 2013 calendar

Famous people died on March 18, 2013:

• Muhammad Mahmood Alam

  Pakistani general and pilot (b. 1935).

• Clay Ford

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1938).

• Henry Bromell

  American novelist, screenwriter, and director (b. 1947).

• Blanca Aurora Rodríguez

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Famous people who died on March 18th

March 18, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie

March 18, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
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 18th is Pisces.

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March 18, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 18, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:57 am and setting at 01:54 am.

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 18, 2013

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Someone born on March 18, 2013 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 7 days old,

or 688 weeks

or 4816 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 2013?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 18th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 18, 2013.

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