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April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013, was a Wednesday. It was 11 years, 7 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on April 17, 2013:

  • 15 people die after an ammonium nitrate explosion occurs at the West Fertilizer Company storage facility in Texas.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 17, 2013:

  • United States: "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars
  • United Kingdom: "Waiting All Night" by Rudimental

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 2013

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
  • When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
  • Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z
  • Harlem Shake - Baauer
  • Just Give Me A Reason - P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess
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.
42

Top movie

The movie "42" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 4,250 days ago. Approximately 142 months have passed. It was the 107th day of 2013, in week 16. 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 47 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 17, 2013

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 17, 2013, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2013 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars is at the top of the singles charts, while "Waiting All Night" by Rudimental is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie 42 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 "MythBusters", "Breaking Bad", "American Horror Story", and "Longmire". 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. Pop star Justin Bieber has drawn controversy following his comments that Anne Frank would have been "a Belieber." People are shocked by the recent terrorist bombing at the annual Boston Marathon. Three people have been left dead by the blasts, and several hundred have been injured. America's security agencies are working around the clock to identify the attackers.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as James Gandolfini, Cory Monteith, Gia Allemand, and Lisa Robin Kelly would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Sleeping Dogs", "XCOM: Enemy Unknown", and "Dishonored". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Backyardigans", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Team Umizoomi".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, Barbie Video Girl, and the Wii U.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 17, 2013, will have the star sign Aries.
  • 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 17, 2013 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 17, 2013.

  • The Boston Marathon bombing occurs.

    The Boston Marathon bombing occurs

    On April 15th, 2013, three people were killed after two homemade pressure cooker bombs exploded at the annual Boston Marathon.
  • Anne Frank, the belieber.

    Anne Frank, the belieber

    In April 2013, pop star Justin Bieber sparked controversy after he said that he hoped Anne Frank would have been "a belieber."
  • Margaret Thatcher passes away.

    Margaret Thatcher passes away

    The world was reacting to news that former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had passed away at the age of 87.
  • 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 April 17, 2013.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 17, 2013.

  • 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.".
  • March 22, 2013: My Chemical Romance announce that they are breaking up.
  • March 28, 2013: Banks in Cyprus reopen after they were previously closed for two weeks due to fears of a bank run.
  • March 29, 2013: The house of YouTuber FPSRussia is searched by the ATF.
  • March 31, 2013: Bitcoin reaches $100 for the first time.
  • April 4, 2013: Maine crime: Serial burglar Christopher Knight (North Pond Hermit) is arrested by police in Rome, Maine.
  • April 6, 2013:
    • Conor McGregor wins in a one-round knockout over Marcus Brimage in his UFC debut.
    • Auroras Encore (Ryan Mania) wins the 2013 Grand National.
  • April 8, 2013: Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passes away.
  • April 12, 2013: Nico & Vinz release the song "Am I Wrong".
  • April 15, 2013: The Boston Marathon bombings occur.
  • This date: April 17, 2013
  • April 19, 2013:
    • Daft Punk release their single "Get Lucky".
    • The video game "Surgeon Simulator" is released on Steam.
    • Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev is killed during a shootout with police in Watertown, Massachusetts.
  • April 21, 2013:
    • Football: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez bites Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
    • The Game of Thrones episode "And Now His Watch Is Ended" is aired: Daenerys frees the slaves using her new Unsullied army.
  • April 22, 2013: Manchester United win the Premier League after defeating Aston Villa 3-0 at Old Trafford.
  • April 24, 2013: 1,134 people are killed after an eight-story commercial building collapses in Dhaka District, Bangladesh.
  • April 26, 2013: Glee actor Cory Monteith checks out of rehab.
  • April 27, 2013: Michael Jordan marries Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto.
  • April 30, 2013: Windows Live Messenger (formerly known as MSN Messenger) is discontinued for English speakers.
  • May 1, 2013: Soccer: Bayern Munich thrash Barcelona 7-0 in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League.
  • May 3, 2013: Iron Man 3 (2013) is released in cinemas.
  • May 6, 2013:
    • Amanda Berry, Michele Knight and Georgina DeJesus are all found alive after having been missing for a decade.
    • It is confirmed that Rihanna and Chris Brown have broken up for the second time.
  • May 7, 2013: Rapper Ja Rule is released from prison after serving time for tax evasion.
  • May 8, 2013:
    • Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson announces his retirement.
    • Arizona crime: Jodi Arias is found guilty of the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.
  • May 9, 2013:
    • Football: Manchester United announce that David Moyes will be taking over as manager.
    • Struggling social network "Bebo" files for bankruptcy protection.
  • May 11, 2013: Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup after defeating Manchester City 1-0.
  • May 15, 2013: US authorities seize accounts associated with the Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.
  • May 16, 2013:
    • Candice Glover wins the 12th season of American Idol.
    • The final episode of The Office (American version) is aired on TV.
  • May 17, 2013: It is announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving Real Madrid.
Television shows

TV series on April 17, 2013

People in April 2013 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 2013.

Hannibal
Hannibal
Broadchurch
Broadchurch
Vikings
Vikings
House of Cards
House of Cards
The Americans
The Americans
Catfish: The TV Show
Catfish: The TV Show
Arrow
Arrow
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Nashville
Nashville
Elementary
Elementary
Line of Duty
Line of Duty
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2013

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

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
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2013.

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
FIFA 13 2012
FIFA 13
Borderlands 2 2012
Borderlands 2

Were you born on April 17, 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 April 17, 2019, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 17.

William Holden

William Holden

Actor Deceased
Born on April 17, 1918
He was not alive on this date.

Börje Salming

Börje Salming

Ice hockey player Deceased
Born on April 17, 1951
He turned 62 on this day in 2013.

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

English actor
Born on April 17, 1959
He turned 54 on this day in 2013.

Redman

Redman

Rapper
Born on April 17, 1970
He turned 43 on this day in 2013.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Actress
Born on April 17, 1972
She turned 41 on this day in 2013.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham

Spice Girls
Born on April 17, 1974
She turned 39 on this day in 2013.

Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley

MMA fighter
Born on April 17, 1982
He turned 31 on this day in 2013.

Jake Cornish

Jake Cornish

Love Island contestant
Born on April 17, 1997
He turned 16 on this day in 2013.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 17, 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 April 17, 2013 was most likely conceived around July 25, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 17, 2013 is close to January 8, 2014.

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Stats for April 17, 2013

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 17, 2013:

  • 4,250 days have passed since this date.
  • 607 weeks have passed.
  • 367,203,600 seconds have passed since April 17, 2013.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 428,404,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 189,477,057,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 61,200,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 31,579,510 steps. That's roughly 14,035 miles.
  • 4,406,443 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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