Historical Events
- Israel orders 1.1 million people to evacuate from north to south Gaza, in anticipation of a ground invasion of the territory [1]
- Microsoft completes biggest buyout in gaming history, purchasing Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for $69bn after approval by UK regulators [1]
- NASA launches a spacecraft to explore the metal-rich asteroid Psyche - the largest metallic object in the Solar System [1]
Famous Deaths
- Burdette Haldorson, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1956, 60; University of Colorado Boulder), dies at 89
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About October 13, 2023
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: Paint The Town Red - Doja Cat
#1 Song: Strangers - Kenya Grace
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