What Happened on October 11, 2013

Historical Events

  • 10 people are killed and a hospital fire in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan
  • 27 people are killed after a migrant boat sinks in the Channel of Sicily
  • The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons wins the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize

Famous Deaths

Erich Priebke (1913-2013)

German Nazi SS commander and war criminal responsible for the Ardeatine massacre of 335 Italians in Rome, dies in prison of natural causes at 100 [1]

  • Stu Gilliam, American actor and comedian (Roll Out, Harris & Company), dies at 80
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About October 11, 2013

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Royals - Lorde
  • UK #1 Song: Counting Stars - Onerepublic