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2013 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2013th year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations. It was marked by several natural disasters, political crises, scientific breakthroughs and cultural milestones.
Browse the calendar of major events that happened in 2013, from political, social, cultural, sports, and natural disasters. Find out what happened on any date in 2013 with On This Day.
- Alberta floods – 23.87% An unprecedented flood swamped southern Alberta in late June. In Calgary, the Elbow and Bow rivers spilled over their banks, bringing the downtown core and business district to a standstill for several days.
- Lac-Megantic disaster – 10.59% In the early hours of July 6, 47 people were killed in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic when an unmanned train carrying highly volatile crude rolled down the tracks from where it was stationed, derailed and exploded.
- Death of Nelson Mandela – 10.08% His wellbeing had been a cause for concern for months, but on Dec. 5, Nelson Mandela finally succumbed to a chronic lung infection that stemmed from his years of incarceration.
- Rob Ford’s crack admission – 9.39% The allegations Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was seen in a video smoking crack cocaine began in May, when two publications claimed to have seen the video.
A comprehensive overview of the major events, births, deaths, weddings, and awards in 2013. Find out what happened in 2013 in film, music, sport, politics, and more.
April 13 – The NDP leader Thomas Mulcair receives 92.3% vote of confidence in the national congress in Montreal. April 14 – Justin Trudeau is elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. April 19 – Opening of Musée Grévin Montreal.
A summary of the most important events that happened in 2013 around the world, including politics, sports, science, and entertainment. Learn about the Boston Marathon bombings, the NSA PRISM leaks, the India-Mars Orbiter Mission, and more.
Dec 4, 2013 · See the rest of TIME’ s Top 10 of Everything 2013 lists here. 10. The Moore, Okla. Tornado. Sue Ogrocki / AP. Like most tornados, the storm that tore through Moore, Okla. on May 20 arrived with...
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