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?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 13 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on February 13(5)
Notable 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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February 13 in History
February 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1987 to the present day.
Major Events on February 13
Among the most notable events on February 13: Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments (1987), Gulf War Bombing of Baghdad Shelter (1991), Pune bombing (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 13
Notable figures born on February 13 include Kaapo Kakko, Jaden Ivey, Sophia Lillis. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- February 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 13?
- One of the most notable events on February 13 is: Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments.
- Who was born on February 13?
- Famous figures born on February 13 include Kaapo Kakko, Jaden Ivey, Sophia Lillis.
- How many historical events happened on February 13?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 13, spanning centuries of world history.
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