Historical Events
- 13 children are killed in a fire in a mosque in Yangon, Burma
- 13 people are killed in a quarry accident, in Arusha, Tanzania
- 4 more critical cases of bird flu (H7N9) are reported in China
- 7 people are killed in an attack on a power plant in Peshawar, Pakistan
- 9 mutilated bodies are found in an SUV in Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Eurozone unemployment reaches a high of 12%
- The UN General Assembly approves the first Arms Trade Treaty
- Uruguay passes legislation to legalize same-sex marriage
Famous Deaths
- Chuck Fairbanks, American football coach (New England Patriots 1973-78; University of Oklahoma 1967-72, University of Colorado 1979-81), dies from brain cancer at 79
- Fred Othon Aristidès, French comic artist (Philémon), dies at 82
- Jesús Franco, Spanish film director and writer, dies from complications from a stroke at 82
- Milo O'Shea, Irish character actor (Barbarella, Staircase and Mass Appeal, Romeo & Juliet), dies at 86
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About April 2, 2013
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
#1 Song: Let's Get Ready To Rhumble - Pj & Duncan
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