What happened on Wednesday February 13, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 13, 2013:

• Syrian Civil War: Battle for Aleppo Airport On February 13, 2013, intense fighting occurred between Syrian government forces and opposition fighters at Aleppo International Airport. The battle resulted in significant damage to the airport infrastructure and further escalated the conflict in the region. source: bbc.com
• Iran advances uranium enrichment capabilities On February 13, 2013, Iran announced it had increased its uranium enrichment capacity, raising concerns among international observers about the potential for nuclear weapons development. The move led to calls for renewed diplomatic efforts to address Iran's nuclear program. source: reuters.com
• NATO airstrike causes civilian casualties in Afghanistan On February 13, 2013, a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan resulted in civilian casualties, sparking protests and condemnation from local communities. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about the impact of military operations on Afghan civilians. source: aljazeera.com
• Tibetan Monk's Self-Immolation Protest A Tibetan monk set himself on fire near Boudhanath, Nepal, in a dramatic protest against Chinese occupation of Tibet. This act represents the ongoing tension and resistance in the Tibetan independence movement.
• European Horse Meat Contamination Scandal The European Union called for random tests to address the widespread horse meat contamination issue. Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney emphasized the need for a coordinated European response to the food safety crisis.
• Apple's iPhone Trademark Dispute in Brazil Brazilian regulators denied Apple Inc.'s request to sell phones under the "iPhone" name, maintaining IGB Electronica's trademark rights which were originally granted in 2008. This legal dispute highlights international trademark complexities.
• South Airlines Flight Crash in Ukraine An Antonov An-24 aircraft carrying 44 passengers and 8 crew members crashed near Donetsk in Eastern Ukraine, resulting in 4 fatalities and 8 injuries. The incident underscores aviation safety challenges in the region.
• South Thailand Insurgency Incident 16 Muslim insurgents were killed during an attack on a Thai military base in Narathiwat, reflecting the ongoing sectarian tensions in southern Thailand.

Events in 2013

February 13, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 13, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 13, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.46
• Apple AAPL: opens at $467.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.11
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $200.65

Exchange Rates on February 13, 2013:

• 1 USD = 93.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0012 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9168 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2325 CNY
• 1 EUR = 125.68 JPY

February 13, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Inverness C - Kilmarnock : 1 - 1

February 13, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 44th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 2013 can also be written as 2/13/2013 in the US and as 13/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 13, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 13, 2013:

• Yuko Tojo

  Daughter of Hideki Tojo, the infamous Prime Minister of Japan during World War II, who was a key figure in Japan's wartime leadership and...

• Pieter Kooijmans

  Dutch judge and politician, minister of foreign affairs for the netherlands (b. 1933).

• Andrée Malebranche

  Haitian artist (b. 1916).

• Miles J. Jones

  American pathologist and physician (b. 1952).

• Gerry Day

  American journalist and screenwriter (b. 1922).

• Gabriele Basilico
• Tibor Zsíros
• Angelo Trentin

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 13th

February 13, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 13, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems
3. Rihanna - Diamonds
4. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
5. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 13, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 13, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 February 13, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 13, 2013

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Someone born on February 13, 2013 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 24 days old,

or 685 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4800 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 2013?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 13th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 13, 2013.

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