Historical Events
- 12 hours after PGA Tour cancelled its flagship event, The Players Championship, Augusta National announces postponement of the Masters Tournament to a date to be fixed because of COVID-19 pandemic
Event of Interest
African American Breonna Taylor shot and killed by police officers executing a no-knock warrant on her flat with a battering ram in Louisville, Kentucky [1]
- Elite football in Britain, including England's Premier League, EFL, Women's Super League plus in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is suspended until at least 3 April because of COVID-19 pandemic
Event of Interest
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps down from the company's board to focus on philanthropic activities
COVID-19 Pandemic
US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency, freeing up $50 billion to fight COVID-19
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Harris, 1st American Episcopal female bishop, dies at 89
Breonna Taylor (1993-2020)
African American medical technician, shot and killed by police officers in her home at 26 [1]
- Dana Zátopková, Czech athlete (Olympic gold women's javelin 1952, silver 1960), dies at 97
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About March 13, 2020
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: No Time To Die - Billie Eilish
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