Historical Events
- 15 people are killed and 100 are injured after a fertilizer plant explodes in West, Texas
- 5 people are killed in Wana, Pakistan, by a United States drone attack
- North Korea blocks a South Korean supply delegation from the Kaesong joint industrial zone
- Same-sex marriage is legalized in New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Bi Kidude, Tanzanian Taarab singer, dies at c. 100
- Deanna Durbin [Edna Mae Durbin], Canadian actress and vocalist (Every Sunday, Three Smart Girls, 100 Men & a Girl), dies at 91
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About April 17, 2013
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
#1 Song: Need U (100 Percent) - Duke Dumont Ft. Ame
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