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14th Athletics World Championships: Usain Bolt wins 200m
- 15 civilians are killed by a Syrian warplane attack in Aleppo
- 18 people are killed in conflict between Boko Harem and Nigerian military
Famous Deaths
- John Hollander, American poet and literary critic, dies at 83
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About August 17, 2013
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus
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