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2013 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2013th year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations. It was marked by several natural disasters, political crises, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones around the world.
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1 January – the United Kingdom assumes presidency of G8 group. Next G8 summit is to be held on the shores of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh in June 2013. [1] 4 January – Mark Cahill, a 51-year-old former pub landlord from West Yorkshire becomes the first person in the UK to receive a hand transplant. [2]
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- January. The year started with a helicopter crashing into a crane on a foggy morning in London, killing the pilot and a person on the ground. The Metropolitan Police said it was "miraculous" more people were not killed but safety experts later claimed the crash was "preventable".
- February. Pope Benedict XVI unexpectedly announced his resignation on grounds of poor health, making him the first pope to do so in nearly 600 years. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina was subsequently elected as Pope Francis.
- March. Millions of Venezuelans mourned the death of president Hugo Chavez, aged 58. The controversial leader of 14 years had been ill with cancer for more than a year and many queued for hours to see his body lying in state.
- April. The death of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female prime minister, was announced. The 87-year-old died "peacefully" following a stroke whilst staying at the Ritz hotel in central London.
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A comprehensive overview of the major events, births, deaths, weddings, and awards in 2013. Find out what happened in 2013 in film, music, sport, politics, and more.
Dec 28, 2013 · A chronological overview of the most significant events in the UK and the world in 2013, from the US fiscal cliff to the Pope's resignation. See the key dates, headlines and details of the year's politics, economy, culture and sport.
2013 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 13th year of the 21st century, and the 4th year of the 2010s decade. It was marked by various events such as the inauguration of Barack Obama, the death of King Richard III, the Boston Marathon bombing, and the Chelyabinsk meteor.
