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  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] on this day in history.   

2007  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

2013  On this day in history argo wins the Golden Globe awards for best drama and best director   

2014  14 people are killed and 7 are injured after an explosion in an illegal gambling hall in Kaili City, China on this day in history.   

2018  On this day in history 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 this day in history chelsea Manning, former soldier responsible for Wikileaks announces her bid to run for US Senate   

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 this day in history.   

2021  In Lyon, France, the first transplant of both arms and shoulders is performed on an Icelandic patient at the Édouard Herriot Hospital on January - 13.   

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

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

1406  On this day in history birth of matteo Palmieri, Italian writer (Della vita civile)   

1505  On January - 13 birth of joachim II Hector, ruler (Brandenburg)   

1562  Mark Alexander Boyd, Scottish poet (d. 1601) was born on this day in history.   

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

1610  Maria Anna of Austria, Electress of Bavaria (d. 1665) was born on this day in history.   

1616  Antoinette Bourignon, Flemish mystic/French religious fanatic was born on this day in history.   

0086  Death of Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician (b. 157 BC) on this day in history.   

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

0858  Aethelwolf, king of Wessex (Battle at Aclea), dies on this day in history.   

0888  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1177  Hendrik Jasomirgott Babenberg, Duke of Austria, dies on January - 13.