1972⚡ Event
Ghanaian coup d'état
Ghanaian military officer Ignatius Kutu Acheampong led a coup to overthrow Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo.
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What Happened on January 13?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 13 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
Historical Events on January 13(5)
2000⚡ Event
Steve Ballmer becomes Microsoft CEO
Steve Ballmer replaced Bill Gates as the chief executive officer of Microsoft.
technologyeconomics
2001⚡ Event
El Salvador earthquake
The first of two large earthquakes in the span of a month struck El Salvador, killing at least 944 people and destroying over 100,000 homes.
disaster
2003⚡ Event
Discovery of 208996 Achlys
The trans-Neptunian object 208996 Achlys was discovered at Palomar Observatory, California.
sciencespace
2012⚡ Event
Costa Concordia disaster
The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground on a reef and capsized off Isola del Giglio, Tuscany.
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Famous Birthdays on January 13(5)
Notable Deaths on January 13(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Bryan Monroe
Bryan Monroe, an American journalist and educator, has died. He was born in 1965.
literature
2024🕊️ Death
Joyce Randolph
Joyce Randolph, an American actress best known for her role as Trixie Norton on "The Honeymooners", has died. She was born in 1924.
entertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Oliviero Toscani
Oliviero Toscani, an Italian photographer known for his provocative advertising campaigns, has died. He was born in 1942.
arts
January 13 in History
January 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 1972 to the present day.
Major Events on January 13
Among the most notable events on January 13: Ghanaian coup d'état (1972), Steve Ballmer becomes Microsoft CEO (2000), El Salvador earthquake (2001). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 13
Notable figures born on January 13 include Douglas Augusto, Egan Bernal, Harley Smith-Shields. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 13
Remembered figures who died on January 13 include Bryan Monroe, Joyce Randolph, Oliviero Toscani. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 13?
- January 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 January 13?
- One of the most notable events on January 13 is: Ghanaian coup d'état.
- Who was born on January 13?
- Famous figures born on January 13 include Douglas Augusto, Egan Bernal, Harley Smith-Shields.
- How many historical events happened on January 13?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 13, spanning centuries of world history.
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