What Happened on July 1, 2013

Historical Events

  • 47 people are killed and 90 are wounded in two bomb blasts in Pakistan
  • Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union

Event of Interest

Demonstrations occur across Egypt with 15 million people calling for the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi

Famous Weddings

Avril Lavigne

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne (28) weds Canadian singer Chad Kroeger (38) at the Château de La Napoule, a reconstructed medieval castle on the Mediterranean Sea in the South of France.

Famous Deaths

  • John Stanford, American college baseball coach/administrator (Middle Tennessee), dies at 77
  • William H. Gray III, American politician (Rep-D-PA, 1978-1991), dies at 71
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About July 1, 2013

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: I Love It - Icona Pop Ft. Charli Xcx