Historical Events
- French biathlete Martin Fourcade wins his 2nd gold medal of the Sochi Winter Olympics in the individual competition; also claims the pursuit title
World Record
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is first to break 100 points barrier in the short program (101.45 points) at the Sochi Winter Olympics, on way to the men's singles gold medal
- Polish cross country skier Justyna Kowalczyk follows her Vancouver (2010) Olympic women's 30k classical title with a gold medal in the 10k classical in Sochi
- Slopestyle freestyle skiing event makes Olympic debut at Sochi Winter Games; American Joss Christensen is inaugural men's gold medallist
- Women's luge singles champion Natalie Geisenberger and men's doubles winners Tobias Wendl & Tobias Arlt earn their 2nd Olympic gold medals in Sochi in team relay event; Germany sweeps 4 events
Famous Deaths
- Piero d'Inzeo, Italian equestrian rider (Olympic silver individual & team jumping 1956, 60; bronze 1956, 60, 64, 72), dies at 90
- Ralph Waite, American actor, director and political candidate (Cool Hand Luke; The Waltons), dies at 85
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights
About February 13, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
#1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
