January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 352 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about January 13th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 13th in history!
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Global Celebrations
- National Rubber Ducky Day
- International Skeptics Day
- National Sticker Day
- National Peach Melba Day
- Public Radio Broadcasting Day
- Make Your Dreams Come True Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – January 13
2012: The cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks, killing 32
The ship’s captain was later accused of imprudence, negligence, and incompetence.
2001: An earthquake devastates El Salvador
This quake killed nearly 1000 people; at least 315 people feel victim to a second quake on February 13, 2001.
2000: Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Microsoft
Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975 together with Paul Allen.
1968: Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison
The album “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” became a huge success.
1915: The worst earthquake in Italian history kills 30,000
The quake hit the town of Avezzano, about 100 km (60 m) east of Rome.
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, January 13
1978: Nate Silver, American journalist, statistician, developed PECOTA
1970: Marco Pantani, Italian cyclist
1969: Stephen Hendry, Scottish snooker player
1964: Bill Bailey, English comedian, actor, singer, guitarist
1887: George Gurdjieff, Armenian mystic
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, January 13
2007: Michael Brecker, American saxophonist, composer
1978: Hubert Humphrey, American politician, 38th Vice President of the United States
1962: Ernie Kovacs, American comedian, actor
1941: James Joyce, Irish author
1929: Wyatt Earp, American police officer
