February 13 in History
February 13 is the birthday of Raúl Asencio (footballer, born 2003) (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Jim Guy Tucker (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for February 13, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Hartmann Schedel, German physician was born in 1440, while Emperor He of Han (Han Hedi) of the Chinese Eastern Han dynasty died in 106.
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Famous people born on February 13
Famous people who died on February 13
2018
Prince Henrik of Denmark (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Consort of Margrethe II from 1972 to 2018
2017
Aileen Hernandez (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American union organizer and civil rights activist
2013
Miles J. Jones (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American forensic pathologist and physician-abuser
2013
Pieter Kooijmans (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Dutch politician, jurist, and diplomat (1933–2013)
What happened on February 13
- 2021
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is acquitted in his second impeachment trial.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2021
A major winter storm causes blackouts and kills at least 82 people in Texas and northern Mexico.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
Kim Jong-nam, brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, is assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The European Space Agency (ESA) conducted the first launch of the European Vega rocket from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
For the first time in more than 100 years the Umatilla, an American Indian tribe, are able to hunt and harvest a bison just outside Yellowstone National Park, restoring a centuries-old tradition guaranteed by a treaty signed in 1855.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
A bomb explodes in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India, killing 17 and injuring 60 more.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd makes a historic apology to the Indigenous Australians and the Stolen Generations.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Taiwan opposition leader Ma Ying-jeou resigns as the chairman of the Kuomintang party after being indicted on charges of embezzlement during his tenure as the mayor of Taipei; Ma also announces his candidacy for the 2008 presidential election.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics announces the discovery of the universe's largest known diamond, white dwarf star BPM 37093. Astronomers named this star "Lucy" after The Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits El Salvador, killing at least 315.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The Nepalese Civil War is initiated in the Kingdom of Nepal by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Gulf War: Two laser-guided "smart bombs" destroy the Amiriyah shelter in Baghdad. Allied forces said the bunker was being used as a military communications outpost, but over 400 Iraqi civilians inside were killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
Konstantin Chernenko succeeds the late Yuri Andropov as general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
A cinema fire in Turin, Italy, kills 64 people.
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A series of sewer explosions destroys more than two miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Editor's picks
Born on February 13
- 1440 — Hartmann Schedel, German physician (died 1514)
- 1457 — Mary of Burgundy, Sovereign Duchess regnant of Burgundy, married to Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1482)
- 1469 — Elia Levita, Renaissance Hebrew grammarian (died 1549)
Died on February 13
- 106 — Emperor He of Han (Han Hedi) of the Chinese Eastern Han dynasty (born AD 79)
- 721 — Chilperic II, Frankish king (born 672)
- 858 — Kenneth MacAlpin, Scottish king (probable; b. 810)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 13
Quick answers
Who was born on February 13? Raúl Asencio (footballer, born 2003) (2003), Jaden Ivey (2002), Sophia Lillis (2002).
Who died on February 13? Jim Guy Tucker (2025), Kadir Topbaş (2021), Callistus Ndlovu (2019).
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