1992⚡ Event
Operation Tiger Concludes
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Croatian Army concluded Operation Tiger. They advanced 17 kilometers into the Dubrovnik hinterland.
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What Happened on July 13?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 13 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 13(5)
2003⚡ Event
French operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt aborted
French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.
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2013⚡ Event
Typhoon Soulik makes landfall
Typhoon Soulik made landfall in East China and Taiwan, killing at least 20 people.
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2014⚡ Event
Germany wins FIFA World Cup
Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal in extra time.
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2020⚡ Event
Naya Rivera's body recovered
The body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death after a five-day search.
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Birthdays on July 13(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Mason Teague
Mason Teague is an Australian professional rugby league player.
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Deaths on July 13(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty was an American actress known for her roles in television.
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2024🕊️ Death
Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons was an American fitness personality and public figure.
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2024🕊️ Death
Chino Trinidad
Chino Trinidad, a Filipino sports journalist and executive, has died. He was born in 1967.
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2025🕊️ Death
Muhammadu Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari was a Nigerian general and politician who served as the 7th and 15th President of Nigeria.
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July 13 in History
July 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 July 13
Examples currently recorded for July 13 include Operation Tiger Concludes (1992), French operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt aborted (2003), Typhoon Soulik makes landfall (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on July 13
People recorded as born on July 13 include Kim Sin-jin, Deborah Medrado, Wyatt Oleff. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 13
Remembered figures who died on July 13 include Shannen Doherty, Ruth Hesse, Richard Simmons. View all →
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- What happened on July 13?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 13: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 13?
- One event currently recorded for July 13 is: Operation Tiger Concludes.
- Who was born on July 13?
- People recorded as born on July 13 include Kim Sin-jin, Deborah Medrado, Wyatt Oleff.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 13?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 13.
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