Historical Events In January - 13

1999  Michael Jordan announces his retirement from the Chicago Bulls (for the second and final time) on this day in history.   

2005  On this day in history armed militants enter into Israel from Gaza and open fire near the border, killing 6 people and wounding 5 others. Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claim joint responsibility for attack.[1]   

2007  On January - 13 the Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil.   

2012  Cruise ship, Costa Concordia, runs aground at Isola de Giglio, Italy, with at least 15 deaths on January - 13.   

2013  Argo wins the Golden Globe awards for best drama and best director on this day in history.   

2014  14 people are killed and 7 are injured after an explosion in an illegal gambling hall in Kaili City, China on January - 13.   

2018  On January - 13 early-morning ballistic missile alert sent across Hawaii in error, revoked after 38 minutes   

2018  On January - 13 actor Mark Wahlberg donates his $1.5m reshoot fee "All the Money in the World" to "Time's Up" movement after revelation co-star Michelle Williams only paid $1000   

2018  On January - 13 chelsea Manning, former soldier responsible for Wikileaks announces her bid to run for US Senate   

2018  On January - 13 the killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud in a fake encounter staged by the police officer Rao Anwar in Karachi, Pakistan sparked countrywide protests against extrajudicial killings. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (Pashtun Protection Movement), led by Manzoor Pashteen, launched a campaign to seek justice for Naqeebullah Mehsud.   

2019  On January - 13 lionel Messi scores for FC Barcelona in 3-0 win over Eibar, his 400th goal in La Liga; becomes first player to reach mark in just one of Europe's top 5 leagues; Cristiano Ronaldo had 409 in Spain, England & Italy   

2020  Queen Elizabeth II issues a statement saying she reluctantly supports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's wish to live a more independent life on January - 13.   

2021  In Lyon, France, the first transplant of both arms and shoulders is performed on an Icelandic patient at the Édouard Herriot Hospital on this day in history.   

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1334  On January - 13 birth of king Henry II of Castile (d. 1379)   

1381  On January - 13 birth of st Colette, abbess/reformer (Poor Clares)   

1406  On January - 13 birth of matteo Palmieri, Italian writer (Della vita civile)   

1505  Joachim II Hector, ruler (Brandenburg) was born on this day in history.   

1562  On January - 13 birth of mark Alexander Boyd, Scottish poet (d. 1601)   

1596  Jan J Goyen, Dutch landscape painter was born on January - 13.   

1610  On January - 13 birth of maria Anna of Austria, Electress of Bavaria (d. 1665)   

1616  On January - 13 birth of antoinette Bourignon, Flemish mystic/French religious fanatic   

0086  On this day in history death of gaius Marius, Roman general and politician (b. 157 BC)   

0533  On January - 13 remigius van Reims, 1st bishop of Reims (459-533)/saint, dies about 96   

0858  On this day in history aethelwolf, king of Wessex (Battle at Aclea), dies   

0888  On January - 13 charles III, the Fat One, King of Franconia/Roman emperor, dies   

1049  On January - 13 derrick IV, Count of Holland (1039-49), dies in battle   

1138  Death of Simon I, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1076) on this day in history.   

1151  Death of Abbot Suger, French statesman and historian (b. 1081) on January - 13.   

1177  Hendrik Jasomirgott Babenberg, Duke of Austria, dies on this day in history.