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Mena Suvari1979- Robbie Williams1974
- Kelly Hu1968
- Birth event - February 131913
13 February in history
6 eventsEvents, inventions, discoveries and releases. Looking for people or sport? See , and below.
1913Battle
Battle event - February 13
Historic battle event recorded on this date in 1913, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1913Invention
Invention event - February 13
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1913, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1913Medical
Medical event - February 13
Historic medical event recorded on this date in 1913, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1913Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 13
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1913, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1977Tragedy
Blackout in New York City
Massive blackout hit New York City leading to looting and 3000 arrests.
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Birth event - February 13
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1913, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1968Birth
Kelly Hu born
Kelly Hu was born. American actress.
1974Birth
Robbie Williams born
Robbie Williams was born. English singer.
1979Birth
Mena Suvari born
Mena Suvari was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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Executed
1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
Suicide
2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Assassinated
1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
Famous birthdays
27 this weekToday · 13 February
- Mena SuvariAmerican actress (born 1979)Born 1979 · 47 years ago today
- Robbie WilliamsEnglish singer (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- Kelly HuAmerican actress (born 1968)Born 1968 · 58 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 13Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1913, noted inBorn 1913 · 113 years ago today
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Freddie HighmoreEnglish actor (born 1992)14 February · born 1992
Simon PeggEnglish actor (born 1970)14 February · born 1970
Frederick DouglassAmerican abolitionist (1818–1895)14 February · born 1818
Amber RileyAmerican actress and singer15 February · born 1986
Matt GroeningAmerican cartoonist and animator (born 1954)15 February · born 1954- BEBirth event - February 15Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1915, noted in15 February · born 1915
Day of Recognition13 February
World Radio Day
UNESCO day celebrating radio as a powerful medium for celebrating humanity and democratic discourse.
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The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 13 February.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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