Historical Events
- 30 people are killed by gunmen in northeast Nigeria
- 8 people are killed and 25 are injured in a suicide bomb attack in Balad, Iraq
- Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is elected President of Mali
Murder of Interest
Whitey Bulger, American organized crime boss is found guilty on 31 of 32 racketeering and firearms counts, and is found to have been involved in 11 murders
Famous Deaths
- Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau, second son of Queen Beatrix, dies in a coma, a year and a half after being buried in an avalanche, at 44
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About August 12, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus
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