What Happened on January 19, 2013

Historical Events

  • Calcium deposits are discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover
  • Four climbers are killed by an avalanche in Glen Coe, Scotland

Armstrong's Doping Downfall

Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories

  • The 2012-2013 NHL season begins after a 119-day lockout

Famous Weddings

  • "Big Brother" Daniele Donato (26) weds Dominic Briones at the Newland House Museum in Huntington Beach, California
  • Figure skater five-time world champion Michelle Kwan (32) weds American lawyer Clay Pell at the First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island; divorce in 2017

Famous Deaths

  • Anatoly Bannik, Ukrainian chess master, dies at 91

Earl Weaver (1930-2013)

American Baseball HOF manager (World Series 1970 Baltimore Orioles), dies from a heart attack at 82

Stan Musial (1920-2013)

American Baseball HOF outfielder (24 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1942, 44, 46; NL MVP 1943, 46, 48; 7 × NL batting champion; St Louis Cardinals), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 92


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About January 19, 2013

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn

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