On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
July 13
8 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
In an unprecedented reshuffle, British prime minister Harold Macmillan dismissed seven members of his cabinet.
Wikipedia: Cabinet reshuffleWatergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.
Wikipedia: Watergate scandalCroatian War of Independence: The Croatian Army concluded Operation Tiger, advancing 17 kilometres (11 miles) into the Dubrovnik hinterland.
Wikipedia: Croatian War of IndependenceWilliam Chaney (pictured), a historian of Anglo-Saxon England, retired after a half a century at Lawrence University, by which time 80% of living alumni had attended the school during his tenure.
Wikipedia: William ChaneyFrench Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.
Wikipedia: Directorate General for External SecurityTyphoon Soulik (pictured) made landfall in East China and Taiwan, killing at least 20 people.
Wikipedia: Typhoon Soulik (2013)Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.
Wikipedia: Germany national football teamAfter a five day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death.
Wikipedia: Naya Rivera