Monday May 13, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/13/2019, UK date format: 13/5/2019

May 13th, 2019 was the 133rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Monday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

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.

You can also have a look at May 13 across the years or at May 2019 calendar.

May 13, 2019 Events

What happened on May 13, 2019?

Historical Events

Gulf of Oman incident. Iran-United States Relations, United Arab Emirates – Iran relations. The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), issues a new alert for all ships passing Fujairah off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. This alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between Iran and the United States.
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), issues a new alert for all ships passing Fujairah off the coast of United Arab Emirates on Gulf of Oman. This is due to "acts of sabotage" in the midst of increased regional tensions between Iran and the United States.
Two sightseeing planes carrying 14 Royal Princess ship tourist tourists collide in Alaska, killing four people. Two others remain missing, but multiple people were saved.
Iran-United Kingdom relations : A woman from Iran is sentenced for spying for the United Kingdom for 10 years. According to a spokesperson for the judiciary, she was recruited by British Council's Iran desk.
A woman from Iran is being sentenced to 10 year imprisonment for spying on the United Kingdom. A spokesperson for the judiciary claimed that she was recruited to spy for the United Kingdom by the British Council's Iran desk.
China-United States trade conflict, China-United States relations. China announces that it will increase tariffs by 10% to 25% on imports worth $60 billion from the United States starting June 1, 2019.
China announces that it will increase tariffs by 10% to 25% on imports worth $60 billion from the United States starting June 1, 2019.
2019 Venezuelan Presidential Crisis, United States-Venezuela Relations: Juan Guaido, Venezuelan National Assembly leader, requests assistance from the United States Southern Command. (SOUTHCOM), for "strategic planning and operational planning" against Nicolas Maduro's government.
Juan Guaido, the leader of the Venezuelan National Assembly, has requested assistance from the United States Southern Command for "strategic" and "operational planning" against Nicolas Maduro's government.
Swedish prosecutors reopen the investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's rape allegations. After Assange has completed his 50-week sentence for skipping bail, the Swedish prosecutors have indicated their intention to extradite Assange from Britain.
After requesting an interview with President Mauricio Mcri, a 36-year-old man was arrested outside Casa Rosada, Argentina. He was armed with a gun and had requested to be held with him.
2019 College Admissions Bribery Scandal: Felicity Huffman, Actress pleads guilty in the conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Felicity also admits that she paid $15,000 to have her daughter's SAT results changed by a proctor.
Felicity Huffman, actress pleads guilty in conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Felicity also admits that she paid $15,000 to have her daughter's SAT results changed by a proctor.
Russian interference in 2016 US elections: Trump's U.S. attorney General William Barr nominates John Durham, a Republican U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut to investigate the Crossfire Hurricane origins and Special Counsel investigations and any criminality.
Trump's U.S. attorney General William Barr appointed John Durham, a Republican U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut to investigate the Crossfire Hurricane's origins and Special Counsel investigations.
In Franchise Tax Board of Calif. v. Hyatt the Supreme Court of the United States rules that a state can't be sued in another state court. This overturns a previous precedent. The five-to-four decision invalidates the 1979 stare decisis, which allowed private lawsuits from one state to be brought before another state's courts.
2019 Philippine general election: Filipino voters go to the polls in order to elect new members of the Senate of the Philippines (and House of Representatives of the Philippines) and various other positions.
The Philippines elects new members of the Senate of the Philippines (and the House of Representatives of the Philippines) and other local positions.
2019 Guatemalan general elections: The Constitutional Court has determined that Zury Rios is not eligible to run for president. Her constitutional problem is that she is the daughter of Efrain Rios Montt, a former dictator.
The Constitutional Court ruled that Zury Rios is not eligible to run for president because she has a constitutional obstacle. Her constitutional obstacle is that she is the daughter of Efrain Rios Montt, a former dictator.
Victor Vescovo, an American undersea explorer, sets a new record for the longest ever deep sea dive at 10,972m (35.997ft) in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean. There are many unusual items found at the bottom. These include four new species, a new snailfish species, and strangely brightly colored rocky outcrops.
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May 13, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other May 13th famous birthdays

Robert Pattinson
An actor, model, musician, and producer from England.
Grégory Lemarchal
He is a French singer who won the fourth series of "Star Academy" (TF1 private channel).
Stevie Wonder
American singer/performer, who has received many awards for his talent, his contributions to charity and his inspiring character.
Nikos Aliagas
French-Greek journalist, entertainer, and comedian.

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May 13, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 13, 2019?

Doris Day

Other May 13th famous deaths

Gary Cooper
American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "Sergeant York" in 1941.
Chet Baker
Jazz trumpeter, who was 59 years old, died in a hotel window.
Eddie Barclay
French music producer, whose singers included Charles Aznavour, Dalida, and Jacques Brel.
Mickey Spillane
American writer who sold his stories to pulp magazines and slick magazines in 1935.