On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 13 August?

Look at what happened on this day, 13 August in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 13 AUGUST

2000 | The Russian Navy submarine Kursk exploded and sank in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing all 118 of its crew.

2010 | The inaugural Women’s Legacy Dialogue was held in Johannesburg’s Sandton Sun Hotel. The occasion was related to Women’s Month.

2016 | Syrian Civil War: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) was driven out of the city of Manbij by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

2018 | An explosion at a weapons store in Sarmada, Syria, killed 39 civilians, including 12 children.

2021 | In Keyham, Plymouth, the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010 claimed the lives of six people, five victims and the gunman.

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BIRTHDAYS

1948 | South African politician, Mosiuoa Lekota.

1961 | New Zealand cricketer, Mark Priest.

1970 | South African scientist, educator and inventor, Mulalo Doyoyo.

1977 | American football player, Plaxico Burress.

1992 | Australian rugby player, Jacob Loko.

DEATHS

2000 | Pakistani singer-songwriter, Nazia Hassan, 35.

2003 | American singer-songwriter and producer, Ed Townsend,74.

2006 | English actor and singer, Tony Jay, 73.

2008 | American politician, Bill Gwatney, 49.

2010 | Greek footballer, Panagiotis Bachramis, 34.

SPORTS

2003 | On this day, Manchester United introduced its new signings, Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian midfielder Kléberson.

ENTERTAINMENT

1982 | Southern Soul singer Joe Tex died of a heart attack at age 47 in Navasota, Texas.

AFRICA FACT

The only capital city in the world with a national park is Nairobi, Kenya.