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13 July 2023
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2020 - After a five day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death.American actress and singer (1987–2020)
Anniversary
2014 - Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.Men's association football team
Anniversary
2013 - Typhoon Soulik (pictured) made landfall in East China and Taiwan, killing at least 20 people.Pacific typhoon in 2013
Anniversary
2003 - French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.France's external intelligence agency
Anniversary
1992 - Croatian War of Independence: The Croatian Army concluded Operation Tiger, advancing 17 kilometres (11 miles) into the Dubrovnik hinterland.1991–95 war during the Yugoslav Wars
Historical events
History
2024 - Former president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.Head of state and government
History
2020 - After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru in California, where she had drowned.2020 drowning incident
History
2016 - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.Head of government
History
2014 - Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.Men's association football team
History
2013 - Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan.Pacific typhoon in 2013
History
2011 - Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.Capital of Maharashtra, India
History
2011 - United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.2011 admission of South Sudan to the United Nations
History
2011 - Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.2011 aviation accident
History
2008 - Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.2008 battle of the War in Afghanistan
History
2003 - French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.France's external intelligence agency
Notable births
Born
2004 - Nihal Sarin, Indian Chess GrandmasterIndian chess grandmaster (born 2004)
Born
2003 - Mason Teague, Australian rugby league playerCook Islands international rugby league footballer
Born
2001 - Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballerSouth Korean footballer (born 2001)
Born
1997 - Josh Hines-Allen, American football playerAmerican football player (born 1997)
Born
1997 - Leo Howard, American actor and martial artistAmerican actor, director and martial artist
Notable deaths
Died
2025 - Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian general and politician, 7th & 15th President of Nigeria (born 1942)President of Nigeria (1983–1985; 2015–2023)
Died
2024 - Shannen Doherty, American actress (born 1971)American actress (1971–2024)
Died
2024 - Ruth Hesse, German opera singer (born 1936)German opera singer (1936–2024)
Died
2024 - Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948)American fitness instructor (1948–2024)
Died
2024 - Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967)Filipino basketball sports journalist and league commissioner (1967–2024)
Died
2024 - Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003)Attempted assassin of Donald Trump (2003–2024)
Died
2024 - Naomi Pomeroy, American chef and restaurateur (born 1974)American chef (1974–2024)
Sky
Moon phase
Waning Crescent
22.6% illuminated
Lunar age: 24.9 days
Sun zodiac
Cancer
20.86 degrees
Constellation: Gemini
Moon zodiac
Gemini
2.41 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.