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November 22, 2013

November 22, 2013, was a Friday. It was 10 years, 4 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on November 22, 2013:

  • The XBox One is released.
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) is released.
  • The animated film Frozen (2013) is released.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 22, 2013:

  • United States: "Royals" by Lorde
  • United Kingdom: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 22, 2013

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Royals - Lorde
  • Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
  • The Monster - Eminem Featuring Rihanna
  • Roar - Katy Perry
  • Wake Me Up! - Avicii
Play the top songs 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.
Thor: The Dark World

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Thor: The Dark World".

Facts

This date was 3,801 days ago. Approximately 127 months have passed. It was the 326th day of 2013, in week 47. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2014 was just 39 days away. A child born on this day is 10 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 42 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 22, 2013

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, November 22, 2013. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Royals" by Lorde is at the top of the singles charts, while "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Thor: The Dark World is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. A new Internet meme called "Doge", which consists of an image of a Shiba Inu dog with broken English written on it, is being shared online at the moment. The FPS game "Call of Duty: Ghosts" has just been released by Infinity Ward.

The films "12 Years a Slave" and "Thor: The Dark World" are playing in movie theaters. Pharrell Williams has released his new song "Happy". Protests have kicked off in Kiev following Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to abandon closer trade ties with the EU.

Sony's video game console the "PlayStation 4" has just been released. Meanwhile, Microsoft has also released its competing console the "XBox One". If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Paul Walker, Nelson Mandela, James Avery, and Ariel Sharon would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Community", "Scandal", "House of Cards", and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Clash of Clans", "Guild Wars 2", "Beyond: Two Souls", and "Battlefield 4". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Adventure Time", "Teen Wolf", and "Sam & Cat". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park, Hot Wheels Wall Tracks, Elefun Busy Ball Popper, and Perplexus Epic.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 22, 2013.

  • Frozen is in movie theaters.

    Frozen is in movie theaters

    The animated film "Frozen" was being played in movie theaters at the time. The movie went on to gross over $1.2 billion dollars.
  • Protests begin in Ukraine.

    Protests begin in Ukraine

    At the end of November 2013, the events leading up to the "Ukrainian Revolution" were set in motion after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych decided to abandon an agreement that would have led to closer trade ties with the European Union. Following Yanukovych's decision, 100,000 people attended a protest in Kiev.
  • The PlayStation 4 is released.

    The PlayStation 4 is released

    On November 15th, 2013, Sony released the "PlayStation 4" video game console.
  • Doge.

    Doge

    A meme of a Shiba Inu dog with broken English written on it was going viral around this time.
  • 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 November 22, 2013.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 22, 2013.

  • October 23, 2013: YouTuber "YOTESLAYA" dies in a car accident.
  • October 27, 2013: American singer Lou Reed passes away from liver disease.
  • November 1, 2013: Dallas Buyers Club (2013) is released in cinemas.
  • November 5, 2013:
    • Call of Duty: Ghosts is released.
    • Football: Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane take over the Republic of Ireland national team.
  • November 6, 2013: Blockbuster ceases operations.
  • November 8, 2013:
    • 12 Years a Slave (2013) is released in movie theaters.
    • Thor: The Dark World (2013) is released in cinemas.
  • November 13, 2013: Same sex marriage is legalized in Hawaii.
  • November 15, 2013: The PlayStation 4 is released.
  • November 21, 2013:
    • Pharrell Williams releases his song "Happy".
    • Protests begin in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych rejects an EU association agreement and opts for closer ties with Russia instead.
    • 54 people lose their lives after the roof of a shopping centre collapses in Riga, Latvia.
  • This date: November 22, 2013
  • November 26, 2013: MSNBC fires Alec Baldwin after he shouts anti-gay slurs at a New York Post photographer.
  • November 27, 2013: A livestreamer named Roro-Chan commits suicide during a livestream by jumping out of her apartment building.
  • November 28, 2013: Bitcoin reaches $1,000 USD.
  • November 30, 2013: Actor Paul Walker dies in a car crash in Santa Clarita, California, at the age of 40.
  • December 2, 2013:
    • British diver Tom Daley comes out as gay in a YouTube video.
    • The first episode of Rick and Morty is aired on television.
  • December 5, 2013:
    • South African political leader Nelson Mandela dies at the age of 95.
    • The value of Bitcoin drops after Chinese financial institutions are prohibited from using cryptocurrency.
  • December 6, 2013: The cryptocurrency Dogecoin is released.
  • December 8, 2013: Westlife singer Kian Egan wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
  • December 12, 2013: Heavy metal band Slipknot announces that co-founder and drummer Joey Jordison has left the band "due to personal reasons".
  • December 13, 2013:
    • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) is released in cinemas.
    • Khloé Kardashian files for divorce from basketball player Lamar Odom after four years of marriage.
  • December 15, 2013:
    • Sam Bailey wins The X Factor.
    • Soccer: Tottenham are beaten 5-0 at home by Liverpool.
    • Ireland exits the eurozone bailout programme.
  • December 16, 2013:
    • The video game "DayZ" is released.
    • Football: Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Andre Villas-Boas.
    • 18 people lose their lives after a bus falls from an elevated highway in Manila in the Philippines.
  • December 17, 2013:
    • Tessanne Chin wins the fifth season of The Voice.
    • Katy Perry releases the song "Dark Horse".
  • December 18, 2013:
    • 20-year-old Heather Elvis goes missing in Carolina Forest, South Carolina.
    • The comedy film "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" is released.
  • December 21, 2013: Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Škorjanec are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 22, 2013, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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: November 22, 2013 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
Television shows

TV shows in 2013

People in November 2013 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from November 2013.

The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
The Fall
The Fall
Hannibal
Hannibal
Broadchurch
Broadchurch
Vikings
Vikings
House of Cards
House of Cards
The Americans
The Americans
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 22, 2013

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2013:

The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wander Over Yonder
Wander Over Yonder

Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Liv and Maddie
Liv and Maddie
Sam & Cat
Sam & Cat
Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2013

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Don't Rock The Boat
Don't Rock The Boat
Perplexus Epic
Perplexus Epic
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
Doc McStuffins dolls
Doc McStuffins dolls
LEGO Friends
LEGO Friends
Big Hugs Elmo
Big Hugs Elmo
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Loom
The Avengers toys
The Avengers toys
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2013.

Dead Rising 3 2013
Dead Rising 3
Call of Duty: Ghosts 2013
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 2013
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Battlefield 4 2013
Battlefield 4
Batman: Arkham Origins 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins
Pokémon X and Y 2013
Pokémon X and Y
Beyond: Two Souls 2013
Beyond: Two Souls
FIFA 14 2013
FIFA 14
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
ARMA 3 2013
ARMA 3
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist 2013
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Saints Row IV 2013
Saints Row IV

Were you born on November 22, 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 November 22, 2019, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 22.

Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle

French leader Deceased
Born on November 22, 1890
He was not alive on this date.

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt

Actor
Born on November 22, 1950
He turned 63 on this day in 2013.

Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams

Actor Deceased
Born on November 22, 1966
He turned 47 on this day in 2013.

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Actor
Born on November 22, 1967
He turned 46 on this day in 2013.

Rasmus Lerdorf

Rasmus Lerdorf

PHP founder
Born on November 22, 1968
He turned 45 on this day in 2013.

Big Syke

Big Syke

Rapper Deceased
Born on November 22, 1968
He turned 45 on this day in 2013.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Actress
Born on November 22, 1984
She turned 29 on this day in 2013.

Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius

Runner and convicted murderer
Born on November 22, 1986
He turned 27 on this day in 2013.

Dacre Montgomery

Dacre Montgomery

Actor
Born on November 22, 1994
He turned 19 on this day in 2013.

Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin

Model
Born on November 22, 1996
She turned 17 on this day in 2013.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 22, 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 November 22, 2013 was most likely conceived around March 1, 2013.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 22, 2013 is close to August 15, 2014.

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Stats for November 22, 2013

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 22, 2013:

  • 3,801 days have passed since this date.
  • 543 weeks have passed.
  • 328,402,800 seconds have passed since November 22, 2013.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 383,136,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 169,455,844,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 54,733,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 28,242,641 steps. That's roughly 12,552 miles.
  • 3,940,834 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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