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February 19, 2013

February 19, 2013, was a Tuesday. It was the 50th day of 2013. The decade was the 2010s.

11 years, 1 month, and 10 days have passed since February 19, 2013.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on February 19, 2013:

  • The body of missing 21-year-old woman Elisa Lam is found in a water tank on top of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 19, 2013:

  • United States: "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
  • United Kingdom: "One Way Or AAnother" by One Direction

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 19, 2013

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
  • Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
  • Scream & Shout - will.i.am & Britney Spears
  • Ho Hey - The Lumineers
  • I Knew You Were Trouble. - Taylor Swift
Play the top singles from 2013
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2013. Take a trip back to the peak days of Macklemore, Robin Thicke, Imagine Dragons and Avicii.
A Good Day to Die Hard

Top movie

The movie "A Good Day to Die Hard" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 4,056 days ago. Approximately 135 months have passed. It was the 50th day of 2013, in week 08. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 45 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to February 19, 2013

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is February 19, 2013, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. Valentine's Day of 2013 has just passed.

In America, the song "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis is at the top of the singles charts, while "One Way Or AAnother" by One Direction is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie A Good Day to Die Hard is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Futurama", "Mad Men", "Community", and "Homeland". Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. It's 2013, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Macklemore, Robin Thicke, Imagine Dragons and Bruno Mars.

A new video-hosting service called "Vine" has just been launched. An Internet meme called "The Harlem Shake" is going viral. North Korea is currently receiving widespread condemnation due to its decision to conduct a third underground nuclear test.

News has broke that South African model Reeva Steenkamp has been shot and killed by her boyfriend Oscar Pistorius at their home Pretoria. Tributes are pouring in for country singer Mindy McCready, who recently committed suicide at her home in Arkansas. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Hugo Chavez, James Gandolfini, Cory Monteith, and Gia Allemand would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "The Walking Dead", "Mark of the Ninja", "DmC: Devil May Cry", and "Dead Space 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Horrid Henry", "Glee", and "Jessie". Children are playing with toys such as Dance Star Mickey, Fijit Friends, Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus, and UNO Roboto.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 19, 2013.

  • Oscar Pistorius murders his girlfriend.

    Oscar Pistorius murders his girlfriend

    On February 14th, 2013, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. He was charged with her murder the following day.
  • Ratzinger resigns as Pope.

    Ratzinger resigns as Pope

    Pope Benedict XVI (Ratzinger) unexpectedly announced his resignation on February 11th, 2013. In doing so, he became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years.
  • House of Cards.

    House of Cards

    A new political thriller TV series called "House of Cards" had recently made its debut on Netflix.
  • Harlem Shake.

    Harlem Shake

    An Internet meme called "The Harlem Shake" was going viral at this time.
  • Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"

    Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"

    The song "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk (featuring Pharrell Williams) won a Grammy for 2013's Record of the Year.
  • 2013 in music.

    2013 in music

    Popular music artists in 2013 included Macklemore, will.i.am, Swedish House Mafia, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Drake, Pink, Imagine Dragons, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Avicii and Lorde.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2013?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2013?

    The best NBA players in 2013 were as follows: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, David Lee, Paul George, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and James Harden.
  • Time Person of the Year 2013.

    Time Person of the Year 2013

    The newly-elected Pope Francis was named Time Person of the Year 2013.
  • Mila Kunis.

    Mila Kunis

    Actress Mila Kunis was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2013.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2013, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Franck Ribéry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Neymar, Andrés Iniesta, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Gareth Bale and Andrea Pirlo.
  • 2013 in movies.

    2013 in movies

    Popular movies in 2013 included Frozen, Iron Man 3, The Conjuring, 12 Years A Slave, Despicable Me 2, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Fast & Furious 6, Monsters University, Gravity, Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, World War Z and Thor: The Dark World.
  • 12 Years a Slave.

    12 Years a Slave

    The movie "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 19, 2013.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 19, 2013.

  • January 24, 2013: The video-hosting service "Vine" is launched.
  • January 25, 2013: Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe is shot dead by an armed gang in County Louth, Ireland.
  • January 26, 2013: Philippe Coutinho joins Liverpool.
  • January 27, 2013: 242 people are killed when a fire breaks out at a nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil.
  • January 31, 2013:
    • 21-year-old Canadian student Elisa Lam goes missing in Los Angeles.
    • Rihanna confirms that she has rekindled her relationship with Chris Brown.
    • Soccer: Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli joins AC Milan.
  • February 1, 2013: Season One of House of Cards is released on Netflix.
  • February 2, 2013:
    • The final episode of the teen sitcom "Victorious" is aired on Nickelodeon.
    • American Sniper: US Navy Seal sniper Chris Kyle is shot dead by a former Marine with PTSD.
    • An interview with "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" goes viral on the Internet.
  • February 3, 2013: Super Bowl XLVII occurs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans: The Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers and Beyonce performs at the halftime show.
  • February 7, 2013: The UFC announces that it has signed Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor.
  • February 11, 2013:
    • Storage Wars cast member Mark Balelo commits suicide.
    • It is announced that Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger will retire as Pope Benedict XVI.
    • Philippe Coutinho makes his debut for Liverpool.
  • February 14, 2013:
    • Gamergate controversy: The game Depression Quest is released by Zoë Quinn.
    • South African model Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp is murdered by her boyfriend Oscar Pistorius.
  • February 17, 2013: Country singer Mindy McCready shoots herself at her home in Arkansas.
  • February 18, 2013: Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at the age of 80.
  • This date: February 19, 2013
  • February 22, 2013: Moody's downgrades the United Kingdom's credit rating from AAA to AA+.
  • February 24, 2013: The 85th Academy Awards are held. Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln). Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook).
  • February 28, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI (Ratzinger) officially resigns.
  • March 5, 2013:
    • Wrestling manager Paul Bearer passes away after a heart attack.
    • Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer.
  • March 13, 2013: Pope Francis is elected as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church.
  • March 20, 2013:
    • Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. release the song "Blurred Lines".
    • British pop group Girls Aloud announce that they are splitting up.
  • March 21, 2013: Actress Amanda Bynes raises eyebrows after tweeting "I want Drake to murder my v*gina.".
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 19, 2013, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 19, 2013 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
Television shows

TV series on February 19, 2013

People in February 2013 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from February 2013.

House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in February 2013

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island

Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2013

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Avengers toys
The Avengers toys
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
The Wii U
The Wii U
UNO Roboto
UNO Roboto
HEXBUG Nano Hive
HEXBUG Nano Hive
Little People Zoo Talkers
Little People Zoo Talkers
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
Monster High dolls
Monster High dolls
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fijit Friends
Fijit Friends
DaGeDar balls
DaGeDar balls
Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
Skylanders Giants figures
Skylanders Giants figures
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2013.

Aliens: Colonial Marines 2013
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Dead Space 3 2013
Dead Space 3
DmC: Devil May Cry 2013
DmC: Devil May Cry
Far Cry 3 2012
Far Cry 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops II 2012
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Halo 4 2012
Halo 4
Dishonored 2012
Dishonored
XCOM: Enemy Unknown 2012
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Borderlands 2 2012
Borderlands 2
Mark of the Ninja 2012
Mark of the Ninja
Guild Wars 2 2012
Guild Wars 2
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Diablo III 2012
Diablo III
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on February 19, 2013?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2013.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 19, 2019, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 19.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus

Scientist Deceased
Born on February 19, 1473
He was not alive on this date.

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

American actor Deceased
Born on February 19, 1924
He was not alive on this date.

Seal

Seal

Singer
Born on February 19, 1963
He turned 50 on this day in 2013.

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice

Actress
Born on February 19, 1993
She turned 20 on this day in 2013.

Lexii Alijai

Lexii Alijai

Rapper Deceased
Born on February 19, 1998
She turned 15 on this day in 2013.

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown

Actress
Born on February 19, 2004
She turned 9 on this day in 2013.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 19, 2013.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 19, 2013 was most likely conceived around May 29, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 19, 2013 is close to November 12, 2013.

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Stats for February 19, 2013

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 19, 2013:

  • 4,056 days have passed since this date.
  • 579 weeks have passed.
  • 350,438,400 seconds have passed since February 19, 2013.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 408,844,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 180,826,214,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 58,406,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 30,137,702 steps. That's roughly 13,395 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,205,261 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2013?

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