What happened on Friday December 27, 2013?

Here's what happened on December 27, 2013:

• NSA metadata collection ruled constitutional On December 27, 2013, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the National Security Agency's (NSA) bulk collection of telephone metadata was constitutional. The ruling came after former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed the program, sparking debates over privacy and government surveillance. The judge found that the program was authorized by the Patriot Act and did not violate the Fourth Amendment. source: nytimes.com
• Sandy Hook Elementary shooting report released On December 27, 2013, the Connecticut State Police released a final report on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that occurred on December 14, 2012. The report provided detailed accounts of the events, the response by law enforcement, and the findings of the investigation. It concluded that the shooter acted alone and had a history of mental health issues. source: ct.gov
• Car bomb explosion in Beirut, Lebanon On December 27, 2013, a car bomb exploded in Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more. The blast occurred in the southern suburbs, a stronghold of the Hezbollah movement. The attack was attributed to Sunni extremists, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions and violence in Lebanon. source: reuters.com
• Suicide Attack near Kabul, Afghanistan A suicide bomber attacked a foreign military convoy on the eastern outskirts of Kabul, killing at least three foreign soldiers and police, as part of the ongoing Afghanistan War.
• Clashes in Egypt between Police and Muslim Brotherhood During the Islamist protests in Egypt, three people were killed in violent clashes between police officers and Muslim Brotherhood supporters.
• Explosion in Mogadishu, Somalia During the ongoing Somali Civil War, an explosion killed five soldiers and one military officer in the capital city of Mogadishu.
• Investigation into El Chapo's Health Authorities were investigating a potential heart attack suffered by Joaquin "El Chapo", Mexico's most wanted man, in November 2013.
• U.S. Military Base Relocation in Okinawa Approved The Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, Hirokazu Nakaima, approved a measure to relocate an unpopular U.S. military base, ending 17 years of stagnation in transfer plans.
• Delta Air Lines Website Pricing Error A website error on Delta Air Lines allowed thousands of customers to purchase tickets at up to 90% below regular prices. Delta took responsibility and honored the tickets and frequent flier miles.
• Bus Crash in Thailand A bus carrying at least 29 people crashed off the Huay Tong Bridge in Phetchabun Province, Thailand, resulting in four serious injuries.

Events in 2013

December 27, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 27, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 27, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $563.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.84

Exchange Rates on December 27, 2013:

• 1 USD = 105.16 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0701 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8912 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0686 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.52 JPY

December 27, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Standard : 1 - 5

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Genclerbirligi - Besiktas : 1 - 0
• Kasimpasa - Akhisar Belediyespor : 2 - 4

December 27, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 361st day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 2013 can also be written as 12/27/2013 in the US and as 27/12/2013 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 2013 in December 2013 calendar

Famous people died on December 27, 2013:

• Farooq Sheikh

  Farooq Sheikh was a prominent Indian actor, philanthropist, and popular television presenter who made significant contributions to Indian...

• Mohamad Chatah

  Lebanese economist and politician, lebanese minister of finance (b. 1951).

• John Matheson

  Canadian colonel, lawyer, and politician (b. 1917).

• Richard Ambler

  English-scottish biologist and academic (b. 1933).

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December 27, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Eminem - The Monster
2. Pitbull - Timber
3. OneRepublic - Counting Stars
4. A Great Big World - Say Something
5. Lorde - Royals

December 27, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 2013 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls
4. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
5. YG Featuring Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan - My Hitta

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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December 27, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 2013 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 01:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 2013

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Someone born on December 27, 2013 is:

12 years 3 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 2013?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 27th 2026.

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