What Happened on June 5, 2013

Historical Events

  • 44 people are killed by a lightning storm in Bihar, India

Event of Interest

Nawaz Sharif is sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan

Historic Publication

The first article based on NSA leaked documents by Edward Snowden are published by the Guardian Newspaper in the UK


Famous Deaths

  • Ruairí Ó Brádaigh, Irish paramilitary and political leader of Sinn Féin, dies at 80
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About June 5, 2013

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

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton
  • UK #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke/Ti/Pharrell