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What Happened on December 13, 2023

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Historical Events

  • COP28 in Dubai ends with agreement from 190 counties to begin “transitioning away from fossil fuels”, a compromise but still the first to directly address an end to fossil fuels [1]
  • Researchers pinpoint possible cause of extreme morning sickness in pregnancy - low levels of the hormone GDF15 [1]

Events in 2023

Famous Deaths

  • Antonio Juliano, Italian soccer midfielder (13 caps; Napoli 394 games, Bologna), dies at 80
  • Bill Burgess, American college football coach (Jacksonville State University 1985-96; NCAA Division II C'ship 1992), dies at 82
  • Derek Stirling, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (6 Tests, 13 wickets; Central Districts, Wellington), dies of cancer at 62
  • Des White, New Zealand rugby league fullback (21 Tests, 132 points; Ponsonby RLFC), dies at 96
  • Paul Litjens, Dutch field hockey striker (177 caps, 268 goals; Champions Trophy 1981; top scorer Olympic Games 1976), dies at 76
  • Ted Morgan [Sanche de Gramont], French-American Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and biographer, dies at 91
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About December 13, 2023

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
  • UK #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!

Historical Figures

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