What Happened on June 13, 2019

Historical Events

  • Archaeologists announce Scottish crannogs (fortified settlements on artificial islands in lochs) far older than first thought, radiocarbon dated to 3640-3360 BC, older than Stonehenge
  • Kenyan MP Rashid Kassim arrested for slapping female MP Fatuma Gedi, following a walk out of parliament by female MPs after claiming male MPs joked "its slapping day"

Sports History

NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors beat defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-110 to win franchise's first Championship; last game at Oracle Arena, Oakland; MVP: Kawhi Leonard

Event of Interest

President Donald Trump announces Sarah Sanders will be leaving her position as White House Press Secretary

Event of Interest

Recently deposed Sudan President Omar al-Bashir is charged with corruption in Sudan

Event of Interest

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is responsible for recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman


Famous Deaths

  • Charles M. Wilson, Canadian organist and composer (The Angels Of The Earth), dies at 88
  • Pierre DuMaine, American Roman Catholic bishop, dies at 87
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About June 13, 2019

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

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