Historical Events In May - 13

1995  On this day in history new Zealand beats US for the America's Cup   

1995  On this day in history cecil Marley, cricketer (WICBC pres 1971-74, Jamaican capt 1946), dies   

1996  OJ Simpson appears on British TV discussing his not guilty verdict on this day in history.   

1996  John "Jack" Baines, mountaineering publisher, dies at 57 on May - 13.   

2005  On this day in history the final episode of the TV series Star Trek: Enterprise is broadcast in the United States. This episode marks the first time since 1987 that a Star Trek series is not in production.2006 Liverpool F.C. defeat West Ham United F.C. on penalties in the 2006 FA Cup Final following a 3-3 draw after extra time.   

2005  On May - 13 the United States Department of Defense issues a list of bases to be closed as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process (BRAC 205).   

2005  On May - 13 uzbek troops kill up to 70 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov defends the act.   

2006  Liverpool F.C. defeat West Ham United F.C. on penalties in the 2006 FA Cup Final following a 3-3 draw after extra time on May - 13.   

2009  On this day in history rabbi Meir Brandsdorfer, member of the Rabbinical Court of the Edah HaChareidis, Jerusalem   

2012  49 dismembered bodies are found on a Mexican highway as part of the Mexican drug war on this day in history.   

2014  Christopher Columbus 's flagship, the Santa Maria, is discovered north off the coast of Haiti on this day in history.   

2017  On May - 13 62nd Eurovision Song Contest: Portugal's Salvador Sobral wins singing "Amar Pelos Dois"   

2017  Bus plunges off cliff near Marmaris, Turkey, killing at least 23, injuring 11 on this day in history.   

2017  On this day in history 22 year old UK blogger halts spread of global ransomware cyber-attack by accidentally identifying "kill switch"   

2018  On this day in history family of six carry out 3 church bombings in Surabaya, Indonesia, killing at least 13. Islamic State claims responsibility.   

2018  On this day in history china's first domestically built aircraft carrier begins sea trials in Dalian, China   

2018  Players Championship Golf: American Webb Simpson fires a final round 1-over par 73 for a 4 stroke title win at TPC Sawgrass on May - 13.   

2018  Arsène Wenger guides Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Huddersfield in his final game as Gunners manager after 22 years in charge on this day in history.   

2018  Manchester City ends the EPL season with a 1-0 win at Southampton having smashed 11 Premier League records including biggest title winning margin (19 points) and most points (100) on this day in history.   

2018  On May - 13 liverpool's Egyptian soccer forward Mohamed Salah scores in a 4-0 win against Brighton to set the EPL goal scoring record (32) for a 38-game season   

2019  On May - 13 former President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir is charged in connection with the deaths of protesters the previous month Learn More >>   

2019  The 2019 Philippine general election takes place, for all 297 seats in the House of Representatives and 12 seats in the Senate on this day in history.   

2019  Prosecutors in Sweden reopen the rape allegation investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Swedish prosecutors mention their intent to seek extradition of Assange from the United Kingdom after he has served his 50-week prison sentence for skipping bail.May 14 - The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 takes place in Tel Aviv, Israel, and is won by Dutch entrant Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade" on this day in history.   

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1024  Hugh of Cluny, French saint (d. 1109) was born on May - 13.   

1254  Maria of Brabant, queen of France (d. 1321) was born on this day in history.   

1314  On May - 13 birth of sergius of Radonesh, Russian saint   

1588  On May - 13 birth of ole Worm, Danish physician (d. 1654)   

1592  On this day in history birth of john Cloppenburg, vicar/theologist   

1638  Richard Simon, French Biblical critic (d. 1712) was born on May - 13.   

1655  On May - 13 birth of innocent XIII, [Michelangiolo dei Conti], Italy, 244th Pope (1721-24)   

1699  Marquis of Pombal, Prime Minister of Portugal (d. 1782) was born on May - 13.   

0384  On May - 13 servatius/Aravatius, bishop of Tongeren, dies at 65+   

1162  Death of Géza II of Hungary on this day in history.   

1176  Death of Matthias I, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1119) on May - 13.   

1312  Death of Theobald II, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1263) on this day in history.   

1381  On May - 13 john of Chatillon, governor/viceroy of Holland, dies   

1390  On this day in history robert II the Steward, King of Scotland (1371-90), dies   

1573  On this day in history death of takeda Shingen, Japanese warlord (b. 1521)   

1619  Death of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, lands advocate, beheaded on this day in history.