December 13 in History
December 13 is the birthday of Brock Bowers (2002) and the anniversary of the death of Lorraine O'Grady (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for December 13, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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King Frederick III of Sicily was born in 1272, while Childebert I, Frankish king died in 558.
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Famous people born on December 13
Famous people who died on December 13
2022
Stephen "tWitch" Boss (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American dancer and TV producer (1982–2022)
2016
Alan Thicke (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian actor, songwriter, and television host (1947–2016)
2004
David Wheeler (computer scientist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British computer scientist (1927–2004)
1974
Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Turkish novelist, journalist, diplomat, and member of parliament (1889–1974)
What happened on December 13
- 2007
The Treaty of Lisbon is signed by the EU member states to amend both the Treaty of Rome and the Maastricht Treaty which together form the constitutional basis of the EU. The Treaty of Lisbon is effective from 1 December 2009.
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Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
European Union enlargement: The EU announces that Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia will become members on May 1, 2004.
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Indian Parliament attack: Sansad Bhavan, the building housing the Indian Parliament, is attacked by five Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. Twelve people are killed, including the terrorists.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Banat Air Flight 166 crashes in Sommacampagna near Verona Villafranca Airport in Verona, Italy, killing 49.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Flagship Airlines Flight 3379 crashes in Morrisville, North Carolina, near Raleigh–Durham International Airport, killing 15.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
The Troubles: Attack on Derryard checkpoint: The Provisional Irish Republican Army launches an attack on a British Army temporary vehicle checkpoint near Rosslea, Northern Ireland. Two British soldiers are killed and two others are wounded.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat gives a speech at a UN General Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, after United States authorities refused to grant him a visa to visit UN headquarters in New York.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
The 6.0 Ms North Yemen earthquake shakes southwestern Yemen with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), killing 2,800, and injuring 1,500.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
General Wojciech Jaruzelski declares martial law in Poland, largely due to the actions by Solidarity.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
Air Indiana Flight 216 crashes near Evansville Regional Airport, killing 29, including the University of Evansville basketball team, support staff, and boosters of the team.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
Malta becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations.
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In the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese forces launch their 1975 Spring Offensive (to 30 April 1975), which results in the final capitulation of South Vietnam.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Apollo program: Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) or "Moonwalk" of Apollo 17. To date they are the last humans to set foot on the Moon.
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Brazilian President Artur da Costa e Silva issues AI-5 (Institutional Act No. 5), enabling government by decree and suspending habeas corpus.
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Editor's picks
Born on December 13
- 1272 — King Frederick III of Sicily (died 1337)
- 1363 — Jean Gerson, chancellor of the University of Paris (died 1429)
- 1476 — Lucy Brocadelli, Dominican tertiary and stigmatic (died 1544)
Died on December 13
- 558 — Childebert I, Frankish king (born 496)
- 769 — Du Hongjian, Chinese politician (born 709)
- 838 — Pepin I of Aquitaine (born 797)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for December 13
Quick answers
Who was born on December 13? Brock Bowers (2002), Simona Waltert (2000), Marina Bassols Ribera (1999).
Who died on December 13? Lorraine O'Grady (2024), Stephen "tWitch" Boss (2022), Noah Klieger (2018).
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