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The year 2013 before Trump and Covid was full of milestones. Tragedies. Despite the Brexit vote, there were still many memorable songs that brought back fond memories.
We look back at 10 years and here are some big events which took place in 2013.
News
Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp are killed by each other – February 14, 2008
Photograph taken January 26, 2013, shows Oscar Pistorius, Olympian sprinter, standing next to Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch.WALDO SWIEGERS/AFP via Getty Images
Oscar Pistorius, a former paralympic athletes shot through Reeva Steenkamp’s bathroom four times and then killed her Valentine’s Day 2013. He claimed that he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder.
Pistorius was later in the year charged with murder. His trial took place in 2014. He is currently in prison serving his sentence.
Boston bombing – (April 15)
Following the April 16, 2013, bomb attack on the Boston Marathon, white jumpsuit-clad investigators investigate Boylston Street. After two explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line, security was tight in Boston.Darren McCollester/Getty Images
On April 15, 2013, a domestic terrorist attack occurred during the Boston Marathon, which left three dead and more than 280 others injured.
The FBI says that two pressure cooker bombs were hidden in backpacks and they detonated close to the finish line.
Dzhokhar Trarnaev was found guilty later of 30 counts, some of which allowed him to be eligible for the death penalty.
Lee Rigby was killed (May 22, 2012)
An edible bear that Lee Rigby bought for Jack was shown beside a photograph of Jack’s family. Ian Rigby, his stepfather, read out the statement during the press conference at RegimentalHQ of Jack’s unit, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. It took place on May 24, 2013, Bury. Dave Thompson Photo – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Drummer Lee Rigby was killed near the Woolwich Army Barrracks of his regiment.
A car drove the soldier down, and then his attackers tried decapitating him.
Michael Adebolajo was found guilty as well as Michael Adebowale of murder.
Prince George’s birth (July 22, 2007)
Prince William, Kate and their baby Prince George in front of The Lindo WingOli Scarff/Getty Images.
Prince George, a 8lb 6oz baby, was born at St Mary’s Hospital, London on July 22, 2012. He was the third child in the line for the throne at that time.
However, since last year’s death of the Queen, Prince George has been placed second on the line for the throne.
Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines (November 3-11)
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, November 13th 2013, in Tacloban (Leyte), Philippines, an entire neighborhood is devastatedKevin Frayer/Getty Images.
Typhoon Haiyan, which produced maximum sustained winds at 195 mph (315 kmh) in the south Philippine islands, caused widespread destruction.
In 44 provinces, 14 million people were affected. 4.1 Million people had to flee their homes and 6,000 died.
Politics
Margaret Thatcher died (April 8)
Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister, looking contemplative in Blackpool at the Conservative Party Conference held in October 1985 Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Margaret Thatcher, former Conservative prime minister, has died at the age 87 from stroke.
Thatcher, the first woman prime minister of the UK, was responsible for the country’s affairs for eleven years (1979-1990).
Law on same-sex marriage passed (July 17, 2007)
London: Proponents and opponents of the same sex marital union protest outside Houses of Parliament, London on June 3, 2013.
In 2014, a government bill that allowed same-sex married in England and Wales was adopted.
UKIP gains in local elections (May 2)
UK Independent Party leader Nigel Farage has a pint in central London’s pub on May 3, 2013.BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images
Înaintea Brexit even existed, UK Independence Party was enjoying some of the best results ever after local elections in 2013.
It was 4 English councils that gained 139 seats. Nigel Farage smiled and called it “sea-change in British politics”.
He was (unfortunately!) right.
Nelson Mandela died – (December 5)
Nelson Mandela salutes the crowd following his speech at the Colonial Stadium in Melbourne for the World Reconciliation Day Concert, September 8, 2000. Photo by Hamish Blair/Liaison
Nelson Mandela, an ex-president of South Africa, has died aged 95.
Mandela was an important anti-apartheid figure. He campaigned for his country for 27 years, from prison. His achievements earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Celebrity
Angelina Jolie said she had a double breastectomy (May 14, 2010).
Oli Scarff/Getty Images.
Angelina Jolie disclosed in 2013 that she underwent a double breastectomy to lower her risk of developing breast cancer. Her doctors had estimated she was at a 55% chance of developing ovarian cancer.
“I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much I could,” She wrote the following New York Times article:My Medical Choice.”
Miley Cyrus performs at the VMAs – August 25
Miley Cyrus (R), and Robin Thicke perform live onstage at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Barclays Center, August 25, 2013, in Brooklyn. Rick Diamond/Getty images for MTV
Miley Cyrus became famous as Hannah Montana’s young star, and she was then a Disney princess. However, her appearance at the MTV Music Video Awards stunned the world with her stunning performance.
She twerked while singing her smash song at the age of 20 We Can’t Stop in asilver swimming costume and then changed into a nude latex two-piece and was holding a foam finger as she sang with Robin Thicke his 2013 hit Blurred Lines.
Of course, there was plenty of reaction online and it’s a true pop culture moment of the year.
North West born – (June 15)
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their first child together, North West on June 15 2013.
Kardashian announced the news to her millions of Instagram followers with a cute snap of the newborn, simply captioned “NORTH.”
Paul Walker died – (November 30)
Actor Paul Walker attends the World Premiere of ‘Fast & Furious 6’ at Empire Leicester Square on May 7, 2013 in London, England Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images
Fast & Furious star Paul Walker died aged 40 in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California on November 30, 2013.
Walker was in the middle of shooting Fast & Furious 7 when he died and so CGI was used for the remaining scenes and his brothers were also body doubles.
Cory Monteith died – (July 13)
ActorCory Monteith arrives at the Premiere Of Twentieth Century Fox’s “Glee The 3D Concert Movie” at the Regency Village Theater on August 6, 2011 in Westwood, California Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Canada on July 13, 2013 and died from a drug overdose at age 31.
He was engaged to his Glee co-star Lea Michele who told Us Weekly: “I only have happy memories of Cory. He was not his addiction — unfortunately, it won.
“But that wasn’t who he was. Cory made me feel like a queen every day. From the minute he said, ‘I’m your boyfriend,’ I loved every day, and I thank him for being the best boyfriend and making me feel so beautiful.”
Sport
Manchester United win Premier League 2012/13 season – (April 22)
Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United celebrates victory and winning the Premier League title after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 22, 2013 in Manchester, England Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images
In 2013, Manchester United won the Premier League and it marks the last time the side was top of the league as they haven’t managed to recreate the title success they had under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Man Utd manager – (April 22)
Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United celebrates victory and winning the Premier League title after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 22, 2013 in Manchester, England Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Many football fans were devastated in 2013 after legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012/13 season.
During his 26 years at the club he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon – (July 7)
Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy at Wimbledon Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images
Andy Murray won the men’s singles at Wimbledon on July 7 after beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets and became the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936.
Sebastian Vettel wins F1 championship – (October 27)
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Sebastian Vettel won his fourth Formula One world championship, becoming a quadruple champion at the age of 26.
The Red Bull driver also became the first driver to take nine successive victories in a single year after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix and also equalled the record of 13 wins in a season set by fellow-German Michael Schumacher in 2004.
Music
Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2013 near Glastonbury, EnglandPhoto by Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Memorable albums of the year include:
Top songs of 2013:
- Thrift Shop – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
- Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell
- Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
- Harlem Shake – Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Baauer
- Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
- Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
- Just Give Me a Reason – P!nk featuring Nate Ruess
- When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars
- Cruise – Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly
- Roar – Katy Perry
- Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
- Ho Hey – The Lumineers
- Stay – Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko
- Get Lucky – Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams
- Royals – Lorde
- I Knew You Were Trouble – Taylor Swift
- We can’t stop – Miley Cyrus
- Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball
- Wake Me Up – Avicii
- Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake featuring Jay Z
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