What Happened on June 16, 2013

Historical Events

Despicable Me 2

"Despicable Me 2" directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voices by Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig premieres at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival

  • 20 people are killed by a series of car bombings across Iraq

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Merion GC: Englishman Justin Rose wins his first major title, 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Jason Day and Phil Mickelson


Famous Deaths

  • Hans Hass, Austrian diving pioneer, dies at 94
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About June 16, 2013

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell