What Happened on March 7, 2013

Historical Events

  • Hilary Mantel is awarded the 2013 David Cohen Prize for literature
  • UN Security Council approves further North Korean sanctions for its nuclear testing

Famous Deaths

  • Claude King, American country music singer (Wolverton Mountain), dies at 90
  • Elmar Tampõld, Estonian-Canadian architect, dies at 92
  • Kenny Ball, English jazz musician, dies of pneumonia at 82
  • Peter Banks [Brockbanks], British rock guitarist and singer-songwriter described as "the architect of progressive music" (Yes, the Syn, Flash), dies of heart failure at 65
2013 Highlights

About March 7, 2013

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

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