June 13 in History
June 13 is the birthday of Macklin Celebrini (2006) and the anniversary of the death of Roger Cook (journalist) (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 13, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola, Roman general was born in AD 40, while Xiahou Dun, Chinese general died in 220.
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Famous people born on June 13
Famous people who died on June 13
2026
Roger Cook (journalist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British investigative journalist (1943–2026)
2014
Robert Peters (writer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American poet, critic, scholar, playwright, editor and actor
2012
Sam Beddingfield (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American test pilot and aerospace engineer (1933–2012)
2012
Graeme Bell (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian jazz pianist, composer and band leader (1914–2012)
2010
Jimmy Dean (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer, television host and actor (1928–2010)
2005
Álvaro Cunhal (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Former leader of the Portuguese Communist Party (1913–2005)
What happened on June 13
- 2025
Israel initiates air strikes against Iran, initiating the Twelve Day War.
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At least 100 people are killed when a wedding boat capsizes on the Niger River in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2023
Three people are killed and another three injured in an early morning stabbing and van ramming attack in Nottingham, England.
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A gas explosion in Zhangwan district of Shiyan city, in Hubei province of China, kills at least 12 people and wounds over 138 others.
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Volkswagen is fined one billion euros over the emissions scandal.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
A series of bombings across Iraq, including Baghdad, Hillah and Kirkuk, kills at least 93 people and wounds over 300 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
A capsule of the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa, containing particles of the asteroid 25143 Itokawa, returns to Earth by landing in the Australian Outback.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
The Al Askari Mosque is bombed for a second time.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
The jury acquits pop singer Michael Jackson of all charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child in 2003.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
The United States withdraws from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
President Kim Dae-jung of South Korea meets Kim Jong-il, leader of North Korea, for the beginning of the first ever inter-Korea summit, in the northern capital of Pyongyang.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Italy pardons Mehmet Ali Ağca, the Turkish gunman who tried to kill Pope John Paul II in 1981.
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BMW win 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to death for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The Uphaar Cinema Fire takes place at Green Park, Delhi, resulting in the deaths of 59 people and seriously injuring 103 others.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 13
- AD 40 — Gnaeus Julius Agricola, Roman general (died 93)
- 823 — Charles the Bald, Holy Roman Emperor (died 877)
- 839 — Charles the Fat, Holy Roman Emperor (died 888)
Died on June 13
- 220 — Xiahou Dun, Chinese general
- 976 — Mansur I, Samanid emir
- 995 — Fujiwara no Michikane, Japanese nobleman (born 961)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 13
Quick answers
Who was born on June 13? Macklin Celebrini (2006), Bowen Byram (2001), Sung Han-bin (2001).
Who died on June 13? Roger Cook (journalist) (2026), Angela Bofill (2024), Benji Gregory (2024).
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