What Happened on July 13, 2018

Historical Events

Actress Scarlett Johansson withdraws from a transgender film role after criticism of her casting

Chelsea FC sacks high profile manager Antonio Conte despite winning 2016-17 EPL and 2018 FA Cup, replaced by ex-Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri

HBO announces that it has obtained the rights to "The Nevers," a project by Joss Whedon

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay record $4.7 billion in damages in talc cancer case by jury in US state of Missouri

Kevin Anderson of South Africa beats American John Isner 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 26-24 in the longest (6 hours 36 mins) semi final in Wimbledon history

Large protests in London against US President Donald Trump featuring Trump-like baby blimp as President Trump meets Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle

Outline of 5,000 year-old henge discovered at New Grange, Ireland through drought and drone footage
Suicide bombing in Baluchistan, Pakistan, targeting election campaign event kills 128, Islamic State claims responsibility
US Department of Justice charges 12 Russian intelligence officers with cyber-attacks against Democratic officials during 2016 US election

Nancy Barbato Sinatra, first wife and life-long friend of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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