March 13 in History
March 13 is the anniversary of the death of John Feinstein (2025). Below are deaths, events for March 13, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Louis I, Duke of Orléans was born in 1372, while Mieszko III the Old, king of Poland died in 1202.
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Famous people who died on March 13
2024
Philippe de Gaulle (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
French admiral and son of Charles de Gaulle (1921–2024)
2017
Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American author, radio host, and filmmaker (1965–2017)
2014
Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Entrepreneur and politician (1944–2014)
2014
Ahmad Tejan Kabbah (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
3rd President of Sierra Leone (1996–97, 1998–2007)
2007
Arnold Skaaland (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American professional wrestler and manager (1925–2007)
What happened on March 13
- 2020
President Donald Trump declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a national emergency in the United States.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Breonna Taylor is killed by police officers who were forcibly entering her home in Louisville, Kentucky; her death sparked extensive protests against racism and police brutality.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is sworn in as the first female President of Greece amid strict COVID-19 measures.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
The Suzano school shooting kills 10 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
The Ankara bombing kills at least 37 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
Three gunmen attack two hotels in the Ivory Coast town of Grand-Bassam, killing at least 19 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
Serbian Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Belgrade airport while transporting a 5-day-old baby with respiratory problems to hospital, killing all 7 on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
The 2013 papal conclave elects Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio taking the name Pope Francis as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The Sierre coach crash kills 28 people, including 22 children.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
An article in Nature identifies the Ciampate del Diavolo as 350,000-year-old hominid footprints.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The Missionaries of Charity choose Sister Nirmala to succeed Mother Teresa as their leader.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The Dunblane massacre leads to the death of sixteen primary school children and one teacher in Dunblane, Scotland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
The 1993 Storm of the Century affects the eastern United States, dropping feet of snow in many areas.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
The Mw 6.6 Erzincan earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-29 carrying the TDRS-4 satellite.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 13
- 1372 — Louis I, Duke of Orléans (died 1407)
- 1479 — Lazarus Spengler, German hymnwriter (died 1534)
- 1560 — William Louis, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, Dutch count (died 1620)
Died on March 13
- 1202 — Mieszko III the Old, king of Poland (born c. 1121)
- 1271 — Henry of Almain, English knight (born 1235)
- 1415 — Minye Kyawswa, Crown Prince of Ava (born 1391)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 13
Quick answers
Who died on March 13? John Feinstein (2025), Raúl Grijalva (2025), Sofia Gubaidulina (2025).
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