What happened on Friday January 11, 2013?

Here's what happened on January 11, 2013:

• Huge-LQG: Largest known universe structure On January 11, 2013, astronomers announced the discovery of the Huge Large Quasar Group (Huge-LQG), the largest known structure in the universe at that time. This quasar group spanned over 4 billion light-years, challenging existing cosmological models. source: bbc.com
• Syrian Civil War: Rebel forces capture Taftanaz airbase On January 11, 2013, Syrian rebel forces captured the Taftanaz military airbase in the Idlib province. This strategic victory provided the rebels with control over a significant airbase, enhancing their capabilities in the ongoing civil war. source: bbc.com
• Jimmy Savile sexual offenses confirmed On January 11, 2013, a report confirmed that British television presenter Jimmy Savile had sexually abused hundreds of individuals over several decades. The findings led to widespread condemnation and prompted investigations into institutional failures to address the abuse. source: bbc.com
• French Military Intervention in Mali France deployed troops to support government forces in Northern Mali, escalating its involvement in the ongoing conflict in the region.
• Sri Lanka Chief Justice Impeachment The Parliament of Sri Lanka voted to impeach Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, marking a significant moment in the country's judicial and political landscape.
• Aaron Swartz Death Aaron Swartz, a Brooklyn resident and internet activist, was found dead in his apartment after taking his own life, sparking discussions about digital rights and mental health.
• Central African Republic Ceasefire The government of the Central African Republic signed a ceasefire with rebels, ending a month-long conflict and establishing a new coalition government.
• French Hostage Rescue Operation in Somalia A French military operation to rescue a hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia, resulted in the death of one French soldier and 17 militants during a failed rescue attempt. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Yunnan Landslide Tragedy A devastating landslide in Yunnan, China, killed 18 people, with 40 more likely buried, highlighting the region's geological risks.
• Nepal Bus Accident A tragic bus accident in Doti, Nepal, resulted in 29 fatalities and 12 injuries after the vehicle veered off a mountain highway.

Events in 2013

January 11, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 11, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 11, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $521.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.15

Exchange Rates on January 11, 2013:

• 1 USD = 89.17 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9849 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9133 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2161 CNY
• 1 EUR = 118.98 JPY

January 11, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Vallecano : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio GFCO - Istres : 3 - 2
• Angers - Clermont : 1 - 2
• Chateauroux - Sedan : 1 - 1
• Dijon - Le Mans : 3 - 0
• Le Havre - Guingamp : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Paris SG - Ajaccio : 0 - 0
• St Etienne - Toulouse : 2 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Wolves - Blackburn : 1 - 1

January 11, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 11th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 2013 can also be written as 1/11/2013 in the US and as 11/1/2013 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 2013 in January 2013 calendar

Famous people died on January 11, 2013:

• Mariangela Melato

  Mariangela Melato was an acclaimed Italian actress known for her work in theater and film, especially during the 1970s. She gained international recognition for her performances in several films directed by Lina Wertmüller and is regarded as one of Italy's most versatile and celebrated actresses. [bio]

• Aaron Swartz

  Pioneering internet activist and programmer who co-authored the RSS 1.0 specification and was a key advocate for open internet access.

• Nguyễn Khánh

  Vietnamese general and politician who served as the 4th president of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War era.

• Alemayehu Shumye

  Ethiopian runner (b. 1988).

• Guido Forti

  Italian businessman, founded the forti racing team (b. 1940).

• Tom Parry Jones

  Welsh chemist, invented the breathalyzer (b. 1935).

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on January 11th

January 11, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 2013 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble
3. Rihanna - Diamonds
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. pitbull - Beauty And A Beat

January 11, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 2013 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 11, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 2013 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:49 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 2013

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Someone born on January 11, 2013 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 25 days old,

or 690 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4832 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 2013?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 11th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 11, 2013.

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