2013⚡ Event
Bulo Marer Hostage Rescue Attempt
French special forces failed in an attempted rescue of a DGSE agent, who had been taken hostage in 2009 by al-Shabaab, in Bulo Marer, Somalia.
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What Happened in 2013?
Explore 13 historical moments from 2013 — 13 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2013(13)
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SCAT Airlines Flight 760 Crash
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashed near Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing all twenty-one people on board.
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South Korea launches Naro-1 rocket
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute launched Naro-1, South Korea's first carrier rocket and first launch vehicle to achieve Earth orbit.
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Pemex Executive Tower explosion
A gas leak beneath the Pemex Executive Tower in Mexico City triggered an explosion, resulting in at least 37 fatalities and 121 injuries.
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Chelyabinsk Meteor Explosion
A meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, producing a shock wave that injured about 1,500 people.
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Hazara Town bombing
A bomb hidden in a water tank exploded at a market in Hazara Town, Pakistan, killing at least 91 people and injuring 190 others.
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Brussels Airport Diamond Heist
Eight gunmen stole US$50,000,000 worth of diamonds from a Swiss-bound aircraft at Brussels Airport.
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Luxor hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon crashed near Luxor, Egypt, killing 19 people. This remains the deadliest ballooning disaster in history.
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Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Benedict XVI became the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign from the papacy.
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Pope Francis Elected
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis, becoming the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere.
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2013⚡ Event
Thailand Refugee Camp Fire
A fire in Thailand destroyed a camp housing Burmese refugees, killing at least 37 people. The incident caused significant loss of life among the refugee population.
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Buenos Aires Flash Floods
Flash floods in the northeastern section of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people.
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Thane Building Collapse
A building collapsed on tribal land in Thane, Maharashtra, India, causing 74 deaths.
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Born in 2013(0)
No births recorded for 2013.
Deaths in 2013(0)
No deaths recorded for 2013.
Dates in 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2013?
- 2013 saw 13 notable historical moments, including 13 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2013?
- Key events of 2013 include: Bulo Marer Hostage Rescue Attempt, SCAT Airlines Flight 760 Crash, South Korea launches Naro-1 rocket.
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