1987⚡ Event
Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments
Federal agents issued indictments against county supervisors in Mississippi following Operation Pretense. The operation exposed massive corruption in the state's local governments.
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What Happened on February 13?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 13 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 13(5)
1991⚡ Event
Gulf War Bombing of Baghdad Shelter
The United States Air Force dropped two laser-guided bombs on an air-raid shelter in Baghdad, killing at least 408 civilians. The site was believed to be a military command site.
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2010⚡ Event
Pune bombing
A terrorist bombing at a bakery popular among foreigners in Pune, India, killed 17 people and injured 60 others.
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2012⚡ Event
First Vega rocket launch
The first Vega rocket was launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre.
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2017⚡ Event
Assassination of Kim Jong-nam
Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was assassinated using VX nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Birthdays on February 13(5)
Deaths on February 13(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Ricardo Arias Calderón
Ricardo Arias Calderón, a Panamanian politician, died at the age of 84.
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2018🕊️ Death
Prince Henrik of Denmark
Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark, died at the age of 83. He was a French-born Danish royal.
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2019🕊️ Death
Callistus Ndlovu
Callistus Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean academic and politician, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jim Guy Tucker
Jim Guy Tucker, former Governor of Arkansas, died.
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February 13 in History
February 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 13
Examples currently recorded for February 13 include Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments (1987), Gulf War Bombing of Baghdad Shelter (1991), Pune bombing (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on February 13
People recorded as born on February 13 include Kaapo Kakko, Jaden Ivey, Sophia Lillis. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 13
Remembered figures who died on February 13 include Ricardo Arias Calderón, Prince Henrik of Denmark, Callistus Ndlovu. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 13?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 13: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 13?
- One event currently recorded for February 13 is: Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments.
- Who was born on February 13?
- People recorded as born on February 13 include Kaapo Kakko, Jaden Ivey, Sophia Lillis.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 13?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 13.
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