What Happened on July 21, 2013

Historical Events

Tour de France

100th Tour de France won by Chris Froome of Great Britain

  • 12 people are killed in a clash between two Muslim families in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
  • 15 Egyptian Army soldiers are killed after their bus crashes into a truck on the Mediterranean Coast Highway

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Phil Mickelson wins his 5th major, by 3 strokes from Henrik Stenson of Sweden

Event of Interest

Philippe of Belgium becomes King of the Belgiums after his father King Albert II's earlier abdication


About July 21, 2013

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: Wake Me Up - Avicii