Wednesday March 13, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 3/13/2019, UK date format: 13/3/2019

March 13th, 2019 was the 72nd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Pisces. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019 while The Case for Trump by Victor Davis Hanson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching What We Do in the Shadows.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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March 13, 2019 Events

What happened on March 13, 2019?

Historical Events

Syrian Civil War: According to the SOHR, Russian air strikes and Syrian government shelling have occurred in Idlib province. This was the first such raids after a September truce agreement. At least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
According to the SOHR, Russian air strikes and Syrian government shelling have occurred in Idlib province. This was the first such raids after a September truce agreement. At least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
2019 Lagos School Collapse: Ten people are killed and more than 100 others remain trapped beneath the rubble.
A building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria. Ten people are killed and more than 100 others are trapped beneath the rubble.
Boeing 737 MAX Groundings: Canada, the United States and Canada grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8/9 aircraft and banned the jet from their airspace until further notice. The aircraft is now grounded globally, and no operators are unaffected by grounding orders.
All Boeing 737 Max 8/9 aircraft were grounded by Canada and the United States. The ban on the jet will continue until further notice. The aircraft is now grounded globally, and all operators are affected by grounding orders.
Two French nationals and one Swiss national were killed in an avalanche at Ben Nevis. A fourth climber was also injured and is currently being treated at a Glasgow hospital.
After 200 poisonings of children and staff, at least 111 schools in Malaysia have been closed. The sudden illnesses are believed to have been caused by a chemical dump located in southern Johor.
Ali Bashar confesses to the murder of Susanna Fieldmann in Germany. Bashar, a failed asylum seeker in Iraq, is the victim. This case sparked national debate and Angela Merkel pledged to push for improvements in Germany's deportation system. Because he had been deported after he was linked to the murder, counter-terrorism police went to Iraq to bring him back to Germany. Germany has no extradition treaty.
Ali Bashar admits to the murder of Susanna Feldmann in Germany. Bashar, a failed asylum seeker in Iraq, is now facing trial. This case sparked national debate and Angela Merkel pledged to push for improvements in Germany's deportation system. Because he had been deported after he was linked to the murder, counter-terrorism police went to Iraq to bring him back to Germany. Germany has no extradition treaty.
Assassination of Marielle Fran: Two ex-military police officers were arrested in Brazil for the assassination of Marielle Franco, and Anderson Gomes, her driver. One suspect was taken into custody at his home in Rio de Janeiro, where he is also a resident of the gated community. Franco was born in Rio favela. He became a politician and an activist against violence in the slums. Paramilitary groups often control them. Protests erupted in large numbers after her assassination.
Brazil has arrested two former military police officers for the murders Marielle Franco, her driver, and Anderson Gomes. One suspect was taken into custody at his home in Rio de Janeiro, where he is also a resident of the gated community. Franco was born in Rio favela. He became a politician and an activist against violence in the slums. Paramilitary groups often control them. Protests erupted in large numbers after her assassination.
Suzano school shooting: Two young men aged 17 and 25, attacked a school in Suzano, Brazil, with a revolver, a knife and a gun, wounding eight people and injuring 23, including students and staff. After the attack, the two attackers committed suicide. The scene was also home to a crossbow and Molotov cocktails, as well as a "suitcase with wires".
Two men aged 17 and 25 years attacked a school in Brazil's Suzano, Sao Paulo with a revolver, a knife and a gun, wounding eight people and leaving 23 others, including students and staff. After the attack, the two attackers committed suicide. The scene was also home to a crossbow and Molotov cocktails, as well as a "suitcase with wires".
Paul Manafort's Trials: A former Trump campaign manager, Paul Manafort was sentenced to 3 1/2 Years for money-laundering as well as obstruction of justice. (The New York Times). Minutes after Manafort's federal sentence, New York State prosecutors announce 16 criminal accusations against him in connection to mortgage fraud conspiracy, falsifying business records, and conspiracy.
Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign manager, is sentenced for money-laundering & obstruction of justice.
Minutes after Manafort's federal sentence is handed down, New York State prosecutors announced 16 criminal charges against Manafort related to mortgage fraud conspiracy, falsifying business records, and conspiracy.
Iranian human rights lawyer and activist Nasrin Sotoudeh was awarded the Sakharov Prize 2012 for her defense of women arrested after taking off their hijabs.
Frank Cali, the head of the Gambino crime families, is gunned down by an unknown assailant in Todt hill, Staten Island. This is the first targeted murder of a mob boss in New York City, since Paul Castellano was assassinated on 1985.
Mexican authorities have announced a national search operation after they revealed that masked gunmen carrying a list of names attacked a bus while it was travelling along the highway connecting San Fernando and Reynosa on March 7. They kidnapped 19 victims and have not been seen since.
Brexit negotiations: The UK parliament votes against a no deal Brexit. This significantly increases the likelihood of a delayed Brexit. It will be voted on Thursday and opens the door for a second referendum.
The UK's parliament votes against no-deal Brexit. This significantly increases the likelihood of a delayed Brexit. It will be voted on Thursday and opens the door for a second referendum.
With the help of colleagues from the United States and Switzerland, a team of physicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology successfully returned the state of a quantum computing device a fraction of seconds into the past.
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: Peter Kaiser wins 2019, 1000-mile Iditarod. He arrived in Nome in 9 Days, 12 Hours and 39 Minutes.
Peter Kaiser wins the 2019 1000-mile Iditarod. He arrived in Nome in 9 Days, 12 Hours and 39 Minutes.
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March 13, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other March 13th famous birthdays

Kaya Scodelario
TV Actress.
Ron Lafayette Hubbard
Dana Delany
TV Actress.
Emile Hirsch
American actor.

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March 13, 2019 Famous Deaths

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John Holmes
American porno star, who boasted once of having had sex with over 14,000 women and claimed to have 13 qualifications.
Krzysztof Kieslowski
Polish director of film, died from heart attack at 54 years old (born in 1941).
Louison Bobet
Age 58.
Hans-Georg Gadamer
German continental philosopher, most famous for his 1960 magnum opus Truth and Method about hermeneutics.