January 13 in History
January 13 is the anniversary of the death of Scott Adams (2026). Below are deaths, events for January 13, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Guangwu of Han, Chinese emperor was born in 5 BC, while Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician died in 86 BC.
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Famous people who died on January 13
2026
David Webb (Hong Kong activist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Hong Kong activist investor (1965–2026)
2017
Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British photographer and filmmaker (1930–2017)
2012
Rauf Denktaş (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Founder and first president of Northern Cyprus (served 1983–2005)
2010
Teddy Pendergrass (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American soul and R&B singer-songwriter (1950–2010)
What happened on January 13
- 2021
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is impeached for a second time on a charge of incitement of insurrection following the January 6 United States Capitol attack one week prior.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
The Thai Ministry of Public Health confirms the first case of COVID-19 outside China.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy due to the captain Francesco Schettino's negligence and irresponsibility. There are 32 confirmed deaths.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Uzbekistan Airways Flight 1154 crashes while landing at Tashkent International Airport, killing 37.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
208996 Achlys was discovered by Chad Trujillo and Michael E. Brown at Palomar Observatory.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
A Short 360 aircraft chartered by the Sirte Oil Company crashes off the coast of Brega, Libya, killing 21.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Alfredo Ormando sets himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against homophobia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is signed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Operation Southern Watch: U.S.A.F., U.S.N., R.A.F. and French Air Force jets attack AAA and SAM sites in Southern Iraq.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding around 1,000 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
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Lee Teng-hui becomes the first native Taiwanese President of the Republic of China.
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Editor's picks
Born on January 13
- 5 BC — Guangwu of Han, Chinese emperor (died 57)
- 101 — Lucius Aelius, Roman adopted son of Hadrian (died 138)
- 915 — Al-Hakam II, Umayyad caliph (died 976)
Died on January 13
- 86 BC — Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician (born 157 BC)
- 533 — Remigius, French bishop and saint (born 437)
- 614 — Mungo, English-Scottish bishop and saint
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 13
Quick answers
Who died on January 13? Scott Adams (2026), David Webb (Hong Kong activist) (2026), Oliviero Toscani (2025).
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