First Elected Term Inaugurated
Mahama is inaugurated for his elected presidential term following the December 2012 vote.
Historical events in 2013
334 historical records
January 201311 historical events
Women Join Shura Council
Joins the Consultative Council among its first group of women members.
Women Join Shura Council
Appoints women as full members of the Consultative Council.
Gun Violence Task Force
Leads administration work on gun violence proposals.
Bloomberg Speech
Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.
Brexit
Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.
Bloomberg Speech
Sets out the pledge for renegotiation and an in out referendum.
Direct Presidential Election
Wins the first direct presidential election.
Coalition Mid-Term Review
Launches a mid-term review with Nick Clegg assessing coalition progress and priorities for the remaining Parliament.
Conclusion of Eurogroup Presidency
Juncker ended his tenure as the Eurogroup’s first permanent president after years of coordinating finance ministers through the euro’s launch phase and the sovereign debt crisis.
Doping Confession
Armstrong admits to doping in a television interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey
February 20137 historical events
Assassination of Chokri Belaid
Opposition politician Chokri Belaid was assassinated, producing a national political crisis.
Resignation of Benedict XVI
The Vatican confirms that Benedict XVI would resign the papacy on 28 February 2013, as a result of his advanced age, the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415
EU Budget Real-Terms Cut
Reports an agreement that reduces the European Union's seven-year spending ceiling in real terms.
Third Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its third nuclear test.
North Korea Third Nuclear Test
North Korea announces its third nuclear test explosion, detected by the CTBTO monitoring network.
Large Hadron Collider Run 1 Completion
Marks the end of the Large Hadron Collider's first three-year running period before the machine enters its first long shutdown.
Resignation of Head of Government
Hamadi Jebali resigned after failing to form a nonpartisan government.
March 201315 historical events
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela after the death of Hugo Chavez
The Next Day
Releases The Next Day after a long absence from new albums, surprising listeners with a sudden comeback.
The Next Day
Produces The Next Day, Bowie's surprise return after a long absence from new albums.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Ali Larayedh became head of government of Tunisia.
Higgs Boson Confirmation
Sees CERN report that accumulating measurements increasingly support the new particle having the properties expected of a Higgs boson.
Higgs Boson
Sees CERN report that additional data support the new particle having spin zero and positive parity, strengthening its identification as a Higgs boson.
Higgs Boson Properties
Sees additional ATLAS and CMS measurements strengthen the identification of the 2012 particle as a Higgs boson.
Constitutional Referendum
Voters approve a new constitution by an overwhelming majority.
MESSENGER Second Extension
MESSENGER begins a second extended phase of Mercury observations, allowing progressively lower-altitude measurements.
Inclusive Transition Talks
Political and social groups begin negotiations over constitutional reform.
National Dialogue Conference Opens
Opens Yemen's National Dialogue Conference.
Help to Buy
Announces Help to Buy measures in the Budget.
Planck
Bouchet helps present Planck results with the most detailed all sky map of the cosmic microwave background
Planck
Efstathiou interprets Planck data that refines the age and matter content of the Big Bang universe
Caretaker Prime Minister
Mir Hazar Khan Khoso leads the caretaker government during the 2013 election.
April 201312 historical events
Prudential Regulation Authority Begins Operations
Mervyn King serves as Governor when the Prudential Regulation Authority begins operating as the prudential regulator for banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms.
Death of Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Death of Margaret Thatcher
Malaga Last-Gasp Winner
Scores the decisive stoppage-time goal against Málaga to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semifinals.
Malaga Quarterfinal Comeback
Scores deep into stoppage time against Málaga before Felipe Santana adds another goal, completing a dramatic Champions League quarterfinal turnaround.
Europa League Goal against Tottenham
Scores for Basel against Tottenham in the Europa League quarter-final second leg, helping the Swiss club reach its first major European semi-final.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela after the 2013 special election
Presidential Election
Wins the presidential election for the Colorado Party.
Four Goals Against Real Madrid
Scores all four Borussia Dortmund goals in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Lewandowski Scores Four Against Madrid
Lewandowski scores all four goals as Dortmund defeat Real Madrid 4–1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg under Klopp.
Acting Prime Minister Takes Office
Iurie Leanca becomes acting Prime Minister after Filat leaves office
Premiership Ends
Filat leaves office after a government crisis
Premier League Title
Wins the Premier League with Manchester United and finishes the season as the division's leading scorer.
May 201356 historical events
Time
Releases Time, his first album of largely self-written new material in many years.
Retirement Announcement
Ferguson announces that he will retire at the end of the 2012-13 season, bringing an end to more than twenty-six years in charge of Manchester United.
FA Cup Winner
Paul Scharner contributed experienced defensive work during Wigan's Wembley upset as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Emmerson Boyce captained Wigan Athletic to the club's historic first FA Cup trophy as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Ben Watson came off the bench to head the dramatic injury-time winner from a corner as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
James McArthur worked tirelessly to disrupt City's build-up during the underdog victory as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Shaun Maloney delivered the late corner from which Wigan scored the winning goal as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Callum McManaman repeatedly troubled City's defenders and drew a second booking for Pablo Zabaleta as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Roger Espinoza gave Wigan energy and tactical discipline through their midfield play as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
James McCarthy used his passing and positioning to help Wigan compete with City as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Antolin Alcaraz helped resist Manchester City's forwards with committed central defending as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Joel Robles kept a clean sheet against the favourites in Wigan's first FA Cup final as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Rediscovery of S 2000 J11
Links new observations to the long-lost Jovian moon S 2000 J11, recovering its orbit.
Eurpopa League Winner
Played in central midfield and helped Chelsea compete against Benfica's passing game.
Eurpopa League Winner
Provided athleticism and defensive recovery work across Chelsea's midfield.
Eurpopa League Winner
Made important saves to keep Chelsea in contention before its late winner.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Chelsea and struck the crossbar during the final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Headed Chelsea's stoppage-time winning goal against Benfica.
Ivanović Late Winner Against Benfica
Ivanović heads Chelsea's stoppage-time winner in the Europa League final, rewarding Benítez's side after a tense match.
Chelsea European Trophy
Wins a European trophy during his interim managerial period.
Europa League Victory
Guides Chelsea to Europa League victory over Benfica.
Eurpopa League Winner
Opened the scoring for Chelsea with a composed finish in the second half.
Torres Opens Chelsea Benfica Final
Torres rounds Benfica's goalkeeper to put Chelsea ahead in the Europa League final under Benítez.
Eurpopa League Winner
Steered Chelsea to the Europa League title while serving as interim manager.
Eurpopa League Winner
Delivered the late corner that Ivanovic headed in for the winning goal.
Death of Ray Manzarek
Dies in Germany from bile duct cancer complications.
Real Madrid Departure Announced
Real Madrid announce that Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.
Death of Trevor Bolder
Death of Trevor Bolder
New Constitution Assented
Mugabe gives assent to the new Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
The Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government
Begins the Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 3rd term
Champions League Winner
David Alaba gave Bayern energy on the left and secured the club's fifth European Cup in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Dante Bonfim started at centre-back in Bayern's narrow victory over Dortmund in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Mandzukic Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Bayern Munich's first goal against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Champions League Winner
Franck Ribery played a crucial part in the move that produced Bayern's late winning goal in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jerome Boateng maintained Bayern's defensive organisation during an intense all-German final in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Philipp Lahm captained Bayern to a European title after two recent final defeats in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Reus Wins Wembley Final Penalty
Reus draws the foul that leads to Dortmund's equalising penalty in the Champions League final, but Klopp's side eventually lose.
Champions League Winner
Mario Gomez was a member of the Bayern squad that completed a historic treble in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Thomas Muller supported the forward line with pressing and movement in the Wembley final in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Manuel Neuer produced key saves against Dortmund before Bayern claimed the trophy at Wembley in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Heynckes Bayern Champions League Treble
Guides Bayern to European glory during a season that ends with a continental treble.
Dortmund Champions League Final
Klopp guides Dortmund to the Champions League final at Wembley, where Bayern Munich claim a late 2–1 victory.
Champions League Winner
Bastian Schweinsteiger directed Bayern's midfield play against their Bundesliga rivals in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Champions League Final Penalty Equaliser
Converts a second-half penalty to draw Dortmund level with Bayern Munich in the Champions League final before Bayern scores late.
Gündoğan Final Penalty Equaliser
Gündoğan converts a penalty to level the Champions League final before Bayern Munich score late to defeat Dortmund.
Champions League Winning Goal
Scores the late winning goal as Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final.
Robben Champions League Final Winning Goal
Scores in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory.
Champions League Winner
Javi Martinez broke up Dortmund attacks and provided defensive balance in midfield in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, helping Bayern Munich win the competition.
Resignation from Congress Presidency
Magariaf resigns after legislation bars senior officials associated with the former regime.
Mercury Global Mosaic
MESSENGER imagery supports a new global Mercury mosaic used to study surface geology and spacecraft ground tracks.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Leanca is confirmed as Prime Minister of Moldova
Golden Boot La Liga
Leads the La Liga scoring standings with 46 goals for Barcelona. His contribution stands out for maintaining a dominant scoring pace in Barcelona’s championship season.
Golden Boot Premier League
Collects the Premier League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 26 goals for Manchester United. The award recognises his immediate impact in Manchester United’s championship-winning squad.
Paducah Enrichment Closure
Commercial uranium-enrichment operations cease at Paducah, ending more than sixty years of gaseous-diffusion production at the site.
June 201318 historical events
First German Continental Treble
Jupp Heynckes completes Bayern’s Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB Cup treble when his team defeats Stuttgart 3-2 in the German Cup final.
Chelsea Return
Returns to Chelsea for a second spell as manager after three seasons at Real Madrid.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his third term as Prime Minister.
13
Returns to Black Sabbath for 13, the first studio album with Osbourne since Never Say Die.
Banking Standards Commission Service Ends
Completes his service on the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards after contributing to its examination of reform in the banking sector.
Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement
Traore's government signs an agreement enabling national elections and inclusive peace talks.
European Under-21 Championship Victory
Guides Spain to the European Under-21 championship.
Spain Youth Title
Completes the tournament with victory over Italy in the final.
Referendum Bill
Introduces a private member's bill for an EU referendum.
Final Social Media Guidelines
Starmer issues final guidelines balancing free expression with prosecution of harmful communications.
Real Madrid Manager Appointment
Is appointed Real Madrid manager before beginning his first spell in charge.
Election as Congress President
The General National Congress elects Abusahmain as its new president.
G8 Lough Erne Summit
Hosts G8 leaders in Northern Ireland with an agenda centred on trade, tax and transparency.
G8 Tax Transparency Agenda
Promotes international cooperation against tax evasion and greater transparency over company ownership.
EU Accession Talks Put on Hold
The new coalition government places Iceland's European Union accession negotiations on hold and states that talks will not resume without a referendum.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League with 12 goals for Real Madrid. The campaign is particularly remembered for finishing as tournament top scorer despite Real Madrid’s semi-final exit.
Homosexual Propaganda
Putin and the United Russia party backed stricter legislation against the LGBT community, in Saint Petersburg, Archangelsk and Novosibirsk; a law against "homosexual propaganda" (which prohibits such symbols as the rainbow flag as well as published works containing homosexual content) was adopted by the State Duma
Legislation
Putin and the United Russia party backed stricter legislation against the LGBT community, in Saint Petersburg, Archangelsk and Novosibirsk; a law against "homosexual propaganda" (which prohibits such symbols as the rainbow flag as well as published works containing homosexual content) was adopted by the State Duma
July 201310 historical events
Discovery of Hippocamp
Showalter discovers a tiny Neptunian moon in archival Hubble images and initially designates it S/2004 N 1.
Interim Presidency
Is sworn in as interim President after the armed forces remove Mohamed Morsi.
Baron
Is elevated to the rank of baron by King Albert II of Belgium in recognition of his scientific achievements.
Pluto Moons
The names Kerberos and Styx are adopted for Pluto's fourth and fifth known moons, previously called P4 and P5.
Marriage Act
The Marriage Act receives royal assent, legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
Mercury Color Map
An enhanced-color global map from MESSENGER highlights compositional differences across Mercury's surface.
Assassination of Mohamed Brahmi
Opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi was assassinated, deepening the political crisis.
First Round of Presidential Election
The transitional government conducts the first round of the presidential election.
Resumption of US Brokered Peace Talks
Palestinian and Israeli negotiators returned to direct talks after an initiative led by United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Abbas authorised the Palestinian delegation to re-enter negotiations aimed at resolving final-status issues.
Harmonised Election Victory
Mugabe wins another presidential term as ZANU-PF regains a parliamentary majority.
August 201311 historical events
Forward Guidance Introduced
Mark Carney leads the Bank of England as the Monetary Policy Committee introduces forward guidance linking the policy outlook to economic conditions.
Presidential Runoff Victory
Keita wins the presidential runoff after Soumaila Cisse accepts the result.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president after returning the Colorado Party to power.
Government Appointment
I participates in government appointment connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Second Chelsea Premier League Debut
Begins his second Chelsea spell with a Premier League victory over Hull City.
Ghouta Chemical Attack
A large chemical attack using sarin kills civilians in opposition-held areas around Damascus.
UEFA Best Player in Europe Award
Franck Ribery receives the UEFA Best Player in Europe award after playing a key role in Bayern’s treble-winning season.
Election Petition Judgment
The Supreme Court dismisses the petition challenging Mahama's 2012 election, leaving his declared presidential victory in force.
Syria Chemical Weapons Commons Vote
Loses a House of Commons vote on possible military action after chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
UEFA Super Cup Shootout Victory
Josep Guardiola oversees Bayern’s UEFA Super Cup victory over Chelsea, settled by a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
Dark Energy Survey Begins
Frieman helps lead the Dark Energy Survey as it begins observing the southern sky to measure supernovae, galaxy clustering, weak lensing and galaxy clusters.
September 201312 historical events
Prime Minister Takes Office
Aminata Toure becomes Prime Minister after Abdoul Mbaye leaves office
Mesut Ozil Record Transfer
Wenger strengthened Arsenal’s attack by signing Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid, completing a club-record transfer at the close of the summer window.
Library of Birmingham
Malala Yousafzai opens the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square.
Presidential Inauguration
Keita assumes office after the election restoring constitutional presidential government.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Keita appoints Ly to lead his first government.
President of Pakistan
Mamnoon Hussain becomes President of Pakistan.
100 Caps
Lampard became only the eighth English player to earn his 100th England cap, doing so in a World Cup qulifier against Ukraine.
National Food Security Act
The National Food Security Act establishes legal entitlements to subsidised food grains for a large share of India's population.
Voyager 1 Announcement
NASA announces evidence that Voyager 1 has entered interstellar space.
Syria Deposits CWC Accession
Syria deposits its instrument of accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention with the United Nations.
Champions League Goal against Chelsea
Scores Basel's equalising goal at Stamford Bridge as the Swiss champions come from behind to defeat Chelsea in the Champions League.
UN Security Council Resolution 2118
The Security Council adopts Resolution 2118 establishing an international framework for eliminating Syria's declared chemical weapons.
October 201314 historical events
Death of Vo Nguyen Giap
Death of Vo Nguyen Giap in Hanoi at age one hundred and two
Syria Chemical Weapons Destruction Begins
Syrian personnel begin destroying or disabling chemical weapons equipment under OPCW and United Nations supervision.
Nobel Recognition
Is explicitly acknowledged in the Nobel announcement as Englert's deceased collaborator in the 1964 development of the mass-generating mechanism.
Kidnapping of Prime Minister
Armed men briefly abduct Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel before his release.
OPCW Nobel Peace Prize
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for chemical disarmament work.
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force for Syria
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force for Syria, making it a State Party to the treaty.
Erna Solberg Government
Begins the Erna Solberg Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Second Jens Stoltenberg Government
The Second Jens Stoltenberg Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Gauge-Gravity Black Hole Interior
With Joseph Polchinski, argues that typical black holes in gauge-gravity duality may possess firewalls at the horizon.
Gauge-Gravity Black Hole Interior
With Donald Marolf, develops a gauge-gravity argument supporting firewalls in typical black hole states.
Syria Submits Initial Chemical Declaration
Syria submits its initial declaration and general destruction plan covering its declared chemical weapons programme.
Borini Scores Tyne Wear Derby Winner
Borini comes off the bench to strike Sunderland's late winning goal against Newcastle United, producing a 2–1 derby victory.
Death of Lou Reed
Dies in East Hampton, New York, after a career spanning the Velvet Underground and five decades of solo work.
Departure from Crown Prosecution Service
Starmer completes his five-year term as Director of Public Prosecutions.
November 20138 historical events
Mars Orbiter Mission
During K. Radhakrishnan's chairmanship, the Mars Orbiter Mission leaves Sriharikota on India's first interplanetary venture.
Six-Tailed Asteroid
Jewitt leads Hubble observations of asteroid P/2013 P5, which displays six comet-like dust tails.
Iran Framework for Cooperation
The IAEA and Iran sign a Framework for Cooperation aimed at resolving outstanding safeguards issues.
Swings Both Ways
Releases Swings Both Ways, returning to swing material with new songs and standards.
Joint Plan of Action
Iran and the P5+1 agree to the Joint Plan of Action, which places temporary limits on enrichment while negotiations continue toward a comprehensive settlement.
Winning Goal against Chelsea
Scores the late winning goal as Basel defeat Chelsea for a second time in their Champions League group.
Chief of Army Staff
Raheel Sharif becomes Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
Government Declares M23 Defeated
Welcomes the military defeat of the first M23 rebellion after Congolese and United Nations operations.
December 201311 historical events
End of Luxembourg Premiership
Juncker left office as prime minister after elections brought a coalition led by Xavier Bettel to power, ending nearly nineteen years at the head of Luxembourg’s government.
Privileges and Conduct Committee Service Ends
Completes seven years of service on the House of Lords Committee for Privileges and Conduct.
Death of Nelson Mandela
Death of Nelson Mandela
Higgs Mechanism Recognition
Receives recognition for the mechanism developed with Robert Brout.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the physics prize for the theory of particle mass generation.
Higgs Boson
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics after CERN measurements confirm a particle associated with the symmetry-breaking mechanism proposed in 1964.
Europa Water Vapor Plumes
Roth leads Hubble ultraviolet observations finding evidence for water-vapor plumes above Europa's south polar region.
Jang Song Thaek Purge
Purges and executes Jang Song Thaek.
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act
Parliament passes the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act to create new anti-corruption oversight institutions.
Asset Purchase Taper Begins
The Federal Open Market Committee decides to reduce the monthly pace of agency mortgage-backed securities and Treasury purchases beginning in January 2014, starting the gradual taper of its post-crisis quantitative-easing program.
Club World Cup Win in Morocco
Josep Guardiola manages Bayern to a 2-0 victory over Raja Casablanca in the FIFA Club World Cup final.
ER Equals EPR
With Leonard Susskind, proposes that quantum entanglement and Einstein-Rosen bridges may be deeply connected, a conjecture known as ER equals EPR.
Higuaín Joins from Real Madrid
Gonzalo Higuaín transferred from Real Madrid and immediately gave Napoli an accomplished central striker after Cavani's departure.
AC Milan Champions League Comeback Brace
Messi scored twice in the first half as Barcelona reversed a two-goal first-leg deficit against Milan and advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Barcelona Century of League Points
Messi contributed to Barcelona's championship season as the team accumulated 100 La Liga points, equalling the Spanish top-flight record established by Real Madrid.
Twenty-One Consecutive League Scoring Games
Messi completed a sequence of scoring against every other La Liga opponent in consecutive league appearances, demonstrating extraordinary consistency across the 2012-13 campaign.
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Is appointed Barcelona manager after Tito Vilanova steps down for health reasons.
Benfica Europa League Final Midfield
Starts in midfield for Benfica against Chelsea in the 2013 Europa League final and supports the club's effort to win a European trophy.
Villa Young Austrian Forward Goals
Andreas Weimann contributed energetic pressing and important goals during Aston Villa's 2012–13 Premier League season.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for the theoretical discovery of the mechanism explaining the origin of mass of subatomic particles.
Prince of Asturias Award
Shares the Prince of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research with Peter Higgs and CERN.
Scientific Legacy
Is remembered as the third member of the Brout-Englert-Higgs collaboration whose death made him ineligible to share the 2013 Nobel Prize.
Villa Twenty Goal Premier League Season
Christian Benteke scored 19 Premier League goals in his first Aston Villa season and was central to the club's survival effort.
Mertens Starts Record-Breaking Napoli Spell
Dries Mertens moved from PSV Eindhoven and became an influential Napoli attacker before eventually setting the club's scoring record.
Lukaku Begins Everton Loan
Romelu Lukaku arrives on loan from Chelsea and quickly strengthens Everton’s attacking options with powerful forward play and regular goals.
Historic Derby Cup Final Winner
Senad Lulić scores from close range as Lazio defeat Roma 1–0 in a uniquely intense Coppa Italia final between the capital's rival clubs.
Brazilian Winger Makes PSG Move
Lucas Moura moved from São Paulo to Paris Saint-Germain and supplied acceleration and direct attacking play along the right flank.
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona recruits Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, formerly of Santos. The much-discussed deal moved the Brazilian star from Santos to Barcelona to partner Lionel Messi.
Transfer to Manchester City
Fernandinho Luiz Rosa leaves Shakhtar Donetsk to take up a new playing role with Manchester City. City added an energetic defensive midfielder with extensive European experience in Ukraine.
Inter Milan Playmaker Joins Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho moved to Liverpool from Inter Milan in January 2013 and quickly became recognised for his incisive passing and long-range shooting.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature as a master of the contemporary short story.
Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Luminaries, winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize
The Luminaries, winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Luminaries, winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize
La Liga Championship
Sánchez was part of Barcelona's league-winning squad in the 2012–13 season, contributing to a campaign in which the club reclaimed the Spanish championship.
Falcao Arrives at Ranieri Monaco
Falcao signs for Monaco and becomes the marquee forward in Ranieri's first Ligue 1 season with the ambitious club.
Transfer to Monaco
After a spell with Atletico Madrid, Radamel Falcao signs for Monaco. Monaco made the Colombian striker its flagship signing as it returned to the French top flight.
Not in Your Lifetime: The Defining Book on the JFK Assassination
Summers 1980 book Conspiracy was updated as "Not in Your Lifetime: The Defining Book on the JFK Assassination". He implicates Cuban exile Herminio Diaz, an employee of Santo Trafficante, as a grassy knoll shooter in the assassination of John F. Kennedy
Danish Creator Wins Third League Title
Christian Eriksen helps Ajax collect a third successive Eredivisie title with incisive through balls and goals before transferring to Tottenham.
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Directs Blue Is the Warmest Colour, winner of the Palme dOr at Cannes.
Planck First Cosmology Results
Puget helps lead Planck's first cosmological results, refining the cosmic inventory and finding a smaller dark-energy fraction than earlier WMAP estimates while retaining Lambda-CDM.
Emergence in Juventus Midfield
Becomes an increasingly influential Juventus midfielder during the 2012-13 title-winning season, displaying powerful running and inventive long-range passing.
Mamarosh Film Production
Helped produce Mamarosh, a film directed by Momcilo Mrdakovic.
German Veteran Adds Cup Final Experience
Miroslav Klose leads Lazio's attacking line in the Italian Cup final against Roma, using his positioning to stretch the opposition defence.
Transfer to Bayern Munich
Mario Gotze joins Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund. The attacking midfielder left Dortmund for its chief domestic rival shortly before their Champions League final.
The 5th Estate
Stars in The 5th Estate. Stars in August: Osage County. Stars in 12 Years a Slave
The Great Gatsby
Portrays Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
Nineteen Eighty-Four Sales
Surveillance debates renew interest in Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Oxford Investment Partners Chairmanship Ends
Completes his recorded period as chairman of Oxford Investment Partners after several years in the investment-sector role.
Budget Policy
The 2013 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2013 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Succession to the Crown Reform
Supports legislation ending male preference in succession for royal children born after the agreed starting date.
Discovery of Kepler-37 b
Leads discovery of Kepler-37 b, then the smallest known exoplanet.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for the theoretical discovery of the mechanism explaining the origin of mass of subatomic particles.
Companion of Honour
Is appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the New Year Honours.
Charlton Right Back Recognition
Solly establishes himself among Charlton Athletic's most consistent Championship performers through dependable defending.
Premier League Championship
Rio Ferdinand wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and helps organise the defence during the club's twentieth top-flight league title.
Liverpool FC
Becomes central to Liverpool's title challenge under Brendan Rodgers.
Brentford Promotion Chase Scoring
Donaldson scored consistently as Brentford challenged for promotion to the Championship and ultimately reached the playoff final.
Chelsea to Liverpool Forward Reinforcement
Daniel Sturridge agreed a move from Chelsea to Liverpool at the start of 2013, beginning a productive partnership with Luis Suárez.
Premier League Championship
Danny Welbeck wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and provides energetic forward play and pressing within Ferguson's title-winning squad.
Player of the Year
Bale is voted Footballer of the Year by the writers following a string of remarkable long-range goals and match-winning displays for Tottenham.
Late Penalty Controversy Against Doncaster
Trotta missed a stoppage-time penalty against Doncaster Rovers in the final league match, preceding a counterattack that denied Brentford automatic promotion.
Aerial Attacking Option
Joins Leeds United from Oldham Athletic and becomes a useful target for crosses through his height and heading ability.
Young Player Establishes Liverpool Place
Raheem Sterling developed into a regular attacking option for Liverpool during 2013, using pace and quick changes of direction to unsettle defenders.
Champions League Last-Sixteen Trip to Madrid
Rooney takes part in Manchester United's Champions League tie against Real Madrid, which finishes in elimination following a controversial red card in the return leg.
Premier League Championship
Wayne Rooney wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and creates chances and contributes goals during United's successful championship campaign.
Thirteenth Premier League Championship
Ferguson secures his thirteenth Premier League title as Manchester United manager, completing the final championship campaign of his tenure.
Premier League Championship
Alex Ferguson wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and wins his thirteenth Premier League title in the final season of his Manchester United managerial career.
Poyet Replaces Di Canio on Wearside
Poyet takes charge of Sunderland during the relegation battle and reorganises the team ahead of a remarkable survival effort.
Whittingham Manages League Two Transition
Whittingham oversees Portsmouth's first campaign in the fourth tier following severe financial problems and successive relegations.
League One Rebuilding Appointment
Becomes Wolves manager following relegation to League One and begins an extensive rebuilding effort.
League One Playoff Final
Rösler's Brentford reached the League One playoff final against Yeovil Town after narrowly missing automatic promotion.
New Manager David Moyes Era
Rooney remains a major attacking figure for Manchester United during David Moyes's first season after Sir Alex Ferguson retires.
2013 FA Cup Final Winning Header
Heads Wigan Athletic's stoppage-time winner against Manchester City.
Emotional Final Home Match for PSG
Beckham captained Paris Saint-Germain during his last home appearance against Brest. He received an emotional farewell from teammates and supporters when substituted near the end of the match.
Final Competitive Appearance at Parc des Princes
Beckham's appearance against Brest became the final match of his professional playing career. The occasion ended with applause from the Paris Saint-Germain crowd as he left the field late in the game.
First French League Championship
Beckham added the Ligue 1 title to his honours when Paris Saint-Germain won the 2012–13 French championship. This made him a league champion in England, Spain, the United States and France.
Four-Country League Champion Milestone
Beckham ended his playing career having won top-flight championships in four different countries. His honours spanned Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
Nineteen Major Trophies Career Total
Beckham retired with nineteen major club trophies across his senior career. His collection included domestic league titles, national cups, the Champions League and the MLS Cup.
PSG Champions League Against Barcelona
Beckham played for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona. His European campaign came late in a career that had also included Champions League appearances with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
PSG Debut Against Marseille
Beckham made his Paris Saint-Germain debut as a substitute against Marseille at the Parc des Princes. He entered a team pursuing the French championship under Carlo Ancelotti.
Paris Saint-Germain Signing
Beckham joined Paris Saint-Germain on a short-term contract following the end of his LA Galaxy career. The move gave him the chance to finish his playing career in France's top division.
Paris Salary Donated to Children's Charity
Beckham announced that his salary from Paris Saint-Germain would be donated to a children's charity. The gesture accompanied his return to top-level European competition in the final months of his career.
Retirement Announcement in Paris
Beckham announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the season. The decision concluded a career spanning major clubs in England, Spain, the United States, Italy and France.
Chelsea Europa League Semi-Final Against Basel
Lampard contributes to Chelsea’s Europa League campaign as the club defeat Basel over two legs and qualify for the Amsterdam final.
Chelsea Record Breaking Goal Against Villa
Lampard turns in Eden Hazard's low cross at Villa Park to score his 203rd Chelsea goal and become the club's all-time leading scorer.
Chelsea Record Equalising Goal Against Villa
Lampard scores from the edge of the area against Aston Villa to draw level with Bobby Tambling on 202 Chelsea goals.
England Goal Against Brazil at Wembley
Lampard strikes England's winning goal against Brazil in a 2-1 friendly victory at Wembley, producing a memorable international moment.
Premier League Championship
Michael Carrick wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and dictates the pace of play and receives widespread praise for his consistency.
Premier League Championship
Ryan Giggs wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and provides experience and intelligent attacking movement in another title-winning campaign.
Five Hundredth Premier League Appearance
Gerrard passes the five-hundred appearance milestone in the Premier League, reflecting his longevity in Liverpool's midfield.
Penalty Brace Against Fulham
Gerrard converts two penalties during Liverpool's league campaign, continuing to contribute goals while playing deeper in midfield.
Testimonial Against Olympiacos
Gerrard receives a testimonial match at Anfield against Olympiacos, honouring his long service and influence at Liverpool.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid completes the signing of Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur. A record-setting fee secured the Welsh winger after his spectacular final season at Tottenham.
Permanent Return to Greece
Constantine II and Anne-Marie establish permanent residence in Greece after decades spent mainly abroad.
Mitroglou Champions League Scoring Run
Kostas Mitroglou scores a hat-trick for Olympiacos away to Anderlecht in the Champions League group stage. His finishing helps the Greek side claim a valuable European victory.
Athanasiadis PAOK Leading Scorer
Stefanos Athanasiadis supplies regular goals for PAOK as a central forward in the 2012-13 season. His ability to attack crosses and loose balls helps sustain the club's strong league placing.
Drama
The Commitments is adapted by Doyle for a stage show which begins in the West End in 2013
The Guts, continues the story of the Rabbitte family from the Barrytown Trilogy
Publication of "The Guts, continues the story of the Rabbitte family from the Barrytown Trilogy
Rossi Scores Hat Trick Against Juventus
Giuseppe Rossi's memorable three-goal performance against Juventus underlines his importance to Fiorentina's attack during an injury-interrupted career.
Pelle Powers Feyenoord Title Challenge
Italian striker Graziano Pellè scores consistently for Feyenoord, using his physical presence and finishing to keep Ronald Koeman's side competitive in the Eredivisie.
Paris First Title of Modern Era
Carlo Ancelotti led Paris Saint-Germain to the 2012-13 Ligue 1 championship, ending a nineteen-year wait for the French league crown.
Monaco Wins Ligue 2 Promotion
Ranieri steers Monaco to the Ligue 2 championship and restores the club to France's first division.
Lazio Coach Wins Rome Derby Cup Final
Bosnian-born Swiss coach Vladimir Petković guides Lazio past Roma in the 2013 Coppa Italia final, securing a trophy against their city rivals.
Candreva Creates Derby Cup Final Winner
Antonio Candreva delivers the ball that Senad Lulić converts in Lazio's historic Coppa Italia final win against Roma.
Atomic-Resolution Electron Microscopy
Advances electron microscopy methods for directly resolving atomic structures in nanoscale materials.
Premier League Championship
Shinji Kagawa wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and scores a hat-trick against Norwich and contributes attacking invention in his debut season.
Jovetić Completes Move to Manchester City
Stevan Jovetić leaves Fiorentina for Manchester City after establishing himself as a versatile attacking star in Serie A.
Netherlands Debut
Makes her senior Netherlands debut as a teenage striker.
Dutch Striker Joins Norwich
Ricky van Wolfswinkel signed for Norwich City from Sporting CP in 2013 and scored on his Premier League debut against Everton.
Premier League Championship
Robin van Persie wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and leads the league scoring chart with 26 goals and hits a hat-trick against Aston Villa to seal the title.
The Luminaries
Publication of "The Luminaries"
Americanah
Publication of "Americanah"
Champions League Final Appearance
Błaszczykowski started for Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, completing an impressive European campaign despite defeat.
Champions League Hat-Trick Against Galatasaray
Ronaldo scored three times as Real Madrid beat Galatasaray 6-1 away in the Champions League group stage.
FIFA Ballon d'Or Return to Top Honour
Ronaldo won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or after a prolific year with Real Madrid and a decisive World Cup qualifying performance for Portugal.
World Cup Play-Off Hat-Trick Against Sweden
Ronaldo scored all three Portugal goals against Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup play-off, securing qualification for Brazil 2014.
Golden Bear for Childs Pose
The film Childs Pose, directed by Calin Peter Netzer, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.
Rhodes Strikes Regularly in Championship
Rhodes develops into Blackburn's leading scorer after his move from Huddersfield, delivering a dependable return in the Championship.
Chelsea Striker Arrival
Demba Ba transfers from Newcastle United to Chelsea in January 2013. He strengthens the club's central attacking options for domestic and European matches.
Premier League Championship
Nemanja Vidic wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and returns from injury to strengthen the central defence in the latter stages of the season.
Benfica Midfield Anchoring Role
Organises defensive midfield play for Benfica as the team reaches the 2013 Europa League final against Chelsea.
Bayern Munich Appointment
Becomes Bayern Munich head coach after leaving Barcelona.
Move to German Football
Begins three championship-winning seasons in German football.
Wigan Athletic Trophy Campaign Completed by Martinez
Wigan Athletic secure the cup for Martinez, recording a 1-0 final result against Manchester City.
Reyes Key Sevilla European Creator
Reyes supplies inventive wide attacking play after Emery takes charge of Sevilla, helping the club rebuild for European competition.
Callejón Becomes Napoli Wide Scorer
José Callejón signed from Real Madrid and developed into a reliable scorer through intelligent runs from the right side.
Premier League Championship
David de Gea wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and establishes himself as United's first-choice goalkeeper and makes important saves.
Reina Takes Napoli Goalkeeping Job
Pepe Reina arrived on loan from Liverpool and brought Champions League experience and distribution skills to Napoli's goalkeeper position.
Benítez Takes Charge After Mazzarri
Rafael Benítez became Napoli manager in 2013 and introduced a more possession-oriented approach while guiding the team into European competition.
Sevilla Coaching Rebuild
Emery begins reshaping Sevilla after joining in January, giving young attackers clear roles while reorganising the side for the following campaign.
Four Goals Against Anderlecht
Ibrahimović scored four times in a 5-0 Champions League group victory over Anderlecht, including an extraordinary long-range strike.
Rocky Density of Kepler-78 b
Leads an independent mass measurement confirming the rocky nature of Kepler-78 b.
National Dialogue
The National Dialogue Quartet mediated negotiations between political parties and civil society organizations.
Penthouse North
Stars in Penthouse North
Men in Black 3
Stars in Men in Black 3
The Wolf of Wall Street
Stars as stockbroker Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Moonrise Kingdom Screenplay Nomination
Received an Academy Award original screenplay nomination shared with Roman Coppola for Moonrise Kingdom.
Blue Jasmine Film
In 2013, Woody Allen made Blue Jasmine, a drama about a woman confronting financial collapse and family tension.
Academy Award
Wins a second Academy Award for Original Screenplay for Django Unchained.
The Goldfinch
Publication of "The Goldfinch"
The Lowland
Publication of "The Lowland"
President Barack Obama announces an end the the War on Terror
President Barack Obama announces an end the the "War on Terror"
War on Terror
President Barack Obama announces an end the the "War on Terror"
Not in Your Lifetime Cuba Allegation
Summers's updated book Not in Your Lifetime discussed allegations involving Cuban exile figures, including Herminio Diaz, while presenting them as part of the continuing JFK assassination debate.
Not in Your Lifetime: The Defining Book on the JFK Assassination
Summers 1980 book Conspiracy was updated as "Not in Your Lifetime: The Defining Book on the JFK Assassination". He implicates Cuban exile Herminio Diaz, an employee of Santo Trafficante, as a grassy knoll shooter in the assassination of John F. Kennedy
New Horizons
New Horizons detects Pluto's large moon Charon from deep space as the spacecraft continues its approach to the Pluto system.
Hippocamp Orbit
Showalter determines a circular orbit for the newly detected moon by tracing it through many archival Hubble images.
Comet Encke Observation
MESSENGER observes Comet Encke from Mercury orbit, adding comet science to the spacecraft's extended mission.
Comet ISON Observation
MESSENGER observes Comet ISON during its approach to the Sun while continuing Mercury orbital measurements.
Rocky Density of Kepler-78 b
Leads precise mass measurements showing Earth-sized Kepler-78 b has a rocky composition.
WMAP Nine Year Final Cosmology
Bennett and the WMAP team publish final nine-year results supporting a nearly flat universe dominated at late times by dark energy consistent with a cosmological constant.
Inflation
Steinhardt critiques aspects of inflation and stimulates debate over early universe evidence
Interstellar Plasma Density Measurement
Voyager 1 plasma-wave observations measure electron-density oscillations characteristic of the local interstellar medium.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic in cells.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic in cells.
ER Equals EPR
With Juan Maldacena, proposes the ER equals EPR conjecture connecting entanglement with wormhole geometry in quantum gravity.
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Edinson Cavani moves to Paris Saint-Germain after playing for Napoli. Paris Saint-Germain brought the Uruguayan goalscorer from Serie A to reinforce its attack.
Uruguayan Striker Begins Paris Career
Edinson Cavani signed for Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli and formed a dangerous attacking partnership with Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Selected Letters of Willa Cather
A scholarly edition of Cather's selected letters opened new avenues for biographical research.