What Happened on April 14, 2013

Historical Events

  • 11 people are killed and 50 are injured after a hotel fire in Xiangyang, China
  • 20 people are killed in attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia
  • 33 people are killed after a bus tumbled off a cliff in Trujillo, Peru
  • 77th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Adam Scott wins his first major title and becomes first Australian Masters champion with a 2nd hole sudden death playoff win against Ángel Cabrera

Film & TV History

Comedian Kevin Hart is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in California

Election of Interest

Justin Trudeau, son of long-serving Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, is elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada


Famous Deaths

  • Dennis Moran, American computer hacker, dies from an overdose at 30
  • George Jackson, American rhythm & blues, rock, and southern soul songwriter (One Bad Apple; Old Time Rock and Roll), and singer, dies of cancer at 68
  • John S Ragin, American actor (Dr Astin-Quincy ME), dies at 83
  • Sir Colin Davis, British conductor (Covent Garden, 1970-85; Bavarian Radio Symphony, 1983-93; London Symphony, 1995-2006), dies at 85
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About April 14, 2013

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
  • UK #1 Song: Need U (100 Percent) - Duke Dumont Ft. Ame