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August 7, 2013

August 7, 2013, was a Wednesday. It was the 219th day of 2013. The decade was the 2010s.

10 years, 7 months, and 12 days have passed since August 7, 2013.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on August 7, 2013?

  • Social Network "Bebo" is closed down.
  • The comedy film We're the Millers (2013) is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 7, 2013:

  • United States: "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
  • United Kingdom: "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 7, 2013

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
  • We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus
  • Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
  • Get Lucky - Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams
  • Treasure - Bruno Mars
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.
2 Guns

Top movie at the box office

The movie "2 Guns" was at the top of the box office on August 7, 2013.

Facts

This date occurred 3,877 days ago. Approximately 129 months have passed. It was the 219th day of 2013, in week 32. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 10 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 43 seasons of weather since then.

Comments

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Alex

This was a sad day for Bebo users. Birch closed Bebo and attempted to relaunch it as a messaging app called "Bebo Blab" in 2015. However, that failed within a year or so. He tried to resurrect the original Bebo in 2021, but decided to keep it "invite only". In my opinion, this was a bad decision, as it failed to capitalize on the nostalgic excitement that former users were feeling. When people realized that they were unable to sign up without an invite, they simply lost interest in it.
Posted on May 1, 2022 13:02


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Take me back to August 7, 2013

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is August 7, 2013, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2013 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke is at the top of the singles charts, while "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie 2 Guns 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 "RuPaul's Drag Race", "Glee", "The Vampire Diaries", and "Community". 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 social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has just revealed to the public that American intelligence agencies have been running a widespread global surveillance programme called PRISM.

Gamers are excited about the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto V. The game, which will take place in San Andreas, is set to be released on September 17th. In Italy, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted of tax fraud. The social network Bebo has been closed down, and people are reminiscing about how they used to love the website.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Gia Allemand, Lisa Robin Kelly, Lee Thompson Young, and Paul Walker would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "The Walking Dead", "Call of Duty: Black Ops II", "Far Cry 3", and "Aliens: Colonial Marines". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Team Umizoomi", "Jake and the Never Land Pirates", "Dog with a Blog", and "Sam & Cat".

Children are playing with toys such as Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures, Skylanders Giants figures, Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 7, 2013.

  • Anthony Weiner faces another scandal.

    Anthony Weiner faces another scandal

    During the 2013 New York City mayoral race, former congressman Anthony Weiner faced a second "sexting" scandal. In July 2013, it emerged that Weiner had been using the username "Carlos Danger" to send explicit photographs to women on the Internet. Following the revelations, Weiner's campaign chief resigned.
  • Whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals the existence of PRISM.

    Whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals the existence of PRISM

    On June 5th, 2013, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA was running a widespread global surveillance program called PRISM. In the months that followed, the topics of PRISM and the NSA received widespread media attention.
  • Vine.

    Vine

    A video-hosting service called "Vine" became huge in 2013. The website gave users the ability to upload short video clips that looped.
  • 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 August 7, 2013.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 7, 2013.

  • July 11, 2013: The first episode of "Orange Is The New Black" is released.
  • July 13, 2013:
    • George Zimmerman is found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
    • Glee actor Cory Monteith dies after a drug overdose.
  • July 16, 2013: YouTuber Talia Joy Castellano dies from cancer at the age of 13.
  • July 18, 2013: The Government of Detroit files for bankruptcy.
  • July 22, 2013:
    • Catherine Middleton gives birth to Prince George.
    • Embattled actress Amanda Bynes is put under a "mental health hold" after she starts a fire in the driveway of a house in Thousand Oaks, California.
  • July 23, 2013: Former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner is caught up in a second "sexting scandal" while running in the New York City mayoral race.
  • July 24, 2013: 78 people are killed after a high-speed train derails in the north-west of Spain.
  • July 30, 2013: US whistleblower Bradley Manning is found guilty of 17 charges under the Espionage Act.
  • August 1, 2013: Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax-fraud.
  • August 5, 2013: The series finale of the British teen drama "Skins" is aired on television.
  • This date: August 7, 2013
  • August 9, 2013: Brandon Lawson (26) goes missing in Bronte, Texas.
  • August 12, 2013:
    • 25-year-old Tiffany Daniels goes missing in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
    • The first episode of the children's television series "PAW Patrol" is aired.
  • August 14, 2013: Reality TV star Gia Allemand commits suicide.
  • August 15, 2013:
    • PewDiePie becomes the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.
    • Lisa Robin Kelly, who portrayed Eric Forman's sister Laurie on "That '70s Show", dies from multiple drug intoxication at the age of 43.
  • August 18, 2013: Eminem headlines at Slane in Ireland.
  • August 21, 2013:
    • American whistleblower Bradley Manning (later Chelsea) is sentenced to 35 years in a military prison.
    • A chemical attack is launched on two opposition-controlled areas in Ghouta, Syria.
  • August 22, 2013: It is announced that US whistleblower Bradley Manning is a female who will now use the name Chelsea.
  • August 25, 2013:
    • Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors" wins Video of the Year at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • Brazilian footballer Willian joins Chelsea.
  • August 27, 2013: Alec Baldwin assaults a photographer in New York.
  • August 30, 2013: Basketball player Lamar Odom is arrested on charges of driving under the influence.
  • September 1, 2013:
    • Real Madrid announce that they have signed Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
    • Former boxer Tommy Morrison passes away from AIDS at the age of 44.
  • September 2, 2013:
    • It is announced that Microsoft will be purchasing Nokia's phone business.
    • Soccer: Mesut Özil signs for Arsenal.
  • September 3, 2013:
    • Ariana Grande releases her debut album "Yours Truly".
    • Ylvis' song "The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" is released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 7, 2013, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 7, 2013 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2013

The following TV shows were popular in August 2013:

TV shows from August 2013.

Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
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
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 August 2013

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

Sam & Cat
Sam & Cat
Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins

Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
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:

Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Loom
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 August 2013.

Dota 2 2013
Dota 2
The Last of Us 2013
The Last of Us
Metro: Last Light 2013
Metro: Last Light
BioShock Infinite 2013
BioShock Infinite
Tomb Raider 2013
Tomb Raider
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
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on August 7, 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 August 7, 2019, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 7.

Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

Actor
Born on August 7, 1942
He turned 71 on this day in 2013.

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Actor
Born on August 7, 1960
He turned 53 on this day in 2013.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Actress
Born on August 7, 1975
She turned 38 on this day in 2013.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 7, 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 August 7, 2013 was most likely conceived around November 14, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 7, 2013 is close to April 30, 2014.

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Stats for August 7, 2013

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 7, 2013:

  • 3,877 days have passed since this date.
  • 553 weeks have passed.
  • 334,976,400 seconds have passed since August 7, 2013.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 390,805,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 172,847,822,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 55,829,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 28,807,970 steps. That's roughly 12,804 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,019,717 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2013?

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