Italian academic and politician, 48th Prime Minister of Italy, Giuliano Amato celebrates his birthday. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day: What happened on 13 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Italian academic and politician, 48th Prime Minister of Italy, Giuliano Amato celebrates his birthday. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 13 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 13 MAY
2014 | An explosion at an underground coal mine in southwest Turkey killed 301 miners.
2013 | U.S. physician Kermit Gosnell was convicted in Pennsylvania of killing three babies born alive during an abortion attempt, involuntary manslaughter of a woman during an abortion, and other charges.
2012 | On this day, forty-nine dismembered bodies were discovered by Mexican authorities on Mexican Federal Highway 40.
2011 | Two bombs exploded in the Charsadda District of Pakistan 98 people were killed and wounded 140 others.
2006 | São Paulo violence: Rebellions occurred in several prisons in Brazil.
2005 | Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops opened fire on protesters after a prison break; approximately 187 people were killed according to official estimates.
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BIRTHDAYS
1938 | Italian academic and politician, 48th Prime Minister of Italy, Giuliano Amato.
1950 | American film director, and effects artist, Joe Johnston.
1971 | American football player, Rob Fredrickson.
1982 | American soccer player, Oguchi Onyewu.
1966 English singer-songwriter and producer, Alison Goldfrapp.
1988 | Australian DJ, producer, and media personality, Didier Cohen.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2012 | English speedway rider, Lee Richardson, 33.
2013 | Namibian lawyer and politician, Otto Herrigel, 76.
2015 | American baseball player, Earl Averill, Jr., 84.
2011 | American director, and producer, Bruce Ricker, 69.
2008 | American journalist and author, Ron Stone, 72.
2013 | Canadian politician, Lynne Woolstencroft, 70.
SPORTS
2018 | On this day at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashiford goal was enough to secure victory against Watford in a Premier League match.
ENTERTAINMENT
2005 | Monster-In-Law was released on this day in the United States. It was directed by Robert Luketic.
AFRICA FACT
The main religion in Algeria is Islam (99%), mostly Sunni.
