What happened on Wednesday July 31, 2013?

Here's what happened on July 31, 2013:

• Corruption findings in New South Wales On July 31, 2013, a report revealed significant corruption within the New South Wales government, leading to public outcry and calls for accountability. The findings implicated several officials and highlighted the need for reform in governance. This incident sparked discussions on political integrity in Australia. source: theguardian.com
• Creation of Telangana state On July 31, 2013, the Indian government officially announced the creation of Telangana as a separate state from Andhra Pradesh. This decision followed years of agitation for statehood and aimed to address regional disparities. The formation of Telangana marked a significant political development in India. source: bbc.com
• Tragic bus accident in Punjab, India On July 31, 2013, a bus accident in Punjab, India, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The bus collided with a truck, leading to a significant loss of life. This incident raised concerns about road safety in the region. source: bbc.com
• Zimbabwe General Elections Zimbabweans participated in general elections, a critical democratic process for the nation's political future.
• Ministerial Resignation in Tunisia Following the assassination of Mohamed Brahmi, Salem Labyedh resigned from his position as Tunisia's Education minister, reflecting the political instability in the region.
• Extreme Heatwave in Shanghai A severe heatwave struck Shanghai, causing at least 10 fatalities. The temperature reached a record-breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), marking the highest recorded temperature in the city's history.
• Mass Alcohol Poisoning in Havana A tragic incident in Havana, Cuba, led to the deaths of at least seven people and hospitalization of 40 others due to consumption of illegal alcohol, underscoring the dangers of unregulated liquor.
• Serena Williams' Tennis Comeback Serena Williams defeated Karolina Pliskova in her first game since leaving Wimbledon on July 1st due to illness. She is scheduled for future medical tests to determine the cause of her previous health issue.

Events in 2013

July 31, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 31, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 31, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $454.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.97
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.57
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.49

Exchange Rates on July 31, 2013:

• 1 USD = 97.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0278 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9265 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1289 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.021 JPY

July 31, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 212th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 2013 can also be written as 7/31/2013 in the US and as 31/7/2013 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 2013 in July 2013 calendar

Famous people died on July 31, 2013:

• Michael Ansara

  Michael Ansara was a Syrian-American actor best known for his roles in television and film, particularly in Westerns and science fiction genres. He was renowned for playing Cochise in the TV series 'Broken Arrow' and the recurring character Kang in 'Star Trek'. [bio]

• Michel Donnet

  English-belgian general and pilot (b. 1917).

Famous people who died in 2013

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July 31, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
3. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
4. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
5. Bruno Mars - Treasure

July 31, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
3. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
5. Rocko Featuring Future & Rick Ross - U.O.E.N.O.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 2013 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 04:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 2013

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Someone born on July 31, 2013 is:

12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 25 days old,

or 668 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4681 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 2013?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 31, 2013.

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