Page 9: Historical Events In January - 13

1999  On January - 13 michael Jordan announces his retirement from the Chicago Bulls (for the second and final time).   

2005  On January - 13 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  The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil on this day in history.   

2012  Cruise ship, Costa Concordia, runs aground at Isola de Giglio, Italy, with at least 15 deaths on this day in history.   

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 this day in history early-morning ballistic missile alert sent across Hawaii in error, revoked after 38 minutes   

2018  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 on this day in history.   

2018  Chelsea Manning, former soldier responsible for Wikileaks announces her bid to run for US Senate on January - 13.   

2018  On this day in history 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  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 on this day in history.   

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  On January - 13 in Lyon, France, the first transplant of both arms and shoulders is performed on an Icelandic patient at the Édouard Herriot Hospital.   

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1334  King Henry II of Castile (d. 1379) was born on this day in history.   

1381  St Colette, abbess/reformer (Poor Clares) was born on January - 13.   

1406  Matteo Palmieri, Italian writer (Della vita civile) was born on this day in history.   

1505  On this day in history birth of joachim II Hector, ruler (Brandenburg)   

1562  On this day in history birth of mark Alexander Boyd, Scottish poet (d. 1601)   

1596  Jan J Goyen, Dutch landscape painter was born on this day in history.   

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

1616  On this day in history birth of antoinette Bourignon, Flemish mystic/French religious fanatic   

0086  Death of Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician (b. 157 BC) on January - 13.   

0533  On this day in history 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  Charles III, the Fat One, King of Franconia/Roman emperor, dies on this day in history.   

1049  Derrick IV, Count of Holland (1039-49), dies in battle on January - 13.   

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.