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
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2013 in Germany
Explore 21 historical events and records for Germany in 2013.
Historical records for Germany in 2013
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February
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.
April
Malaga Quarterfinal Comeback
Scores deep into stoppage time against Mรกlaga before Felipe Santana adds another goal, completing a dramatic Champions League quarterfinal turnaround.
May
Death of Ray Manzarek
Dies in Germany from bile duct cancer complications.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Dortmund Champions League Final
Klopp guides Dortmund to the Champions League final at Wembley, where Bayern Munich claim a late 2โ1 victory.
Gรผndoฤan Final Penalty Equaliser
Gรผndoฤan converts a penalty to level the Champions League final before Bayern Munich score late to defeat Dortmund.
Heynckes Bayern Champions League Treble
Guides Bayern to European glory during a season that ends with a continental treble.
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.
June
First German Continental Treble
Jupp Heynckes completes Bayernโs Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB Cup treble when his team defeats Stuttgart 3-2 in the German Cup final.
December
Europa Water Vapor Plumes
Roth leads Hubble ultraviolet observations finding evidence for water-vapor plumes above Europa's south polar region.
Other events (month unknown)
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.
Klose Scores Five Goals Against Bologna
Miroslav Klose scored five times as Lazio defeated Bologna six nil, achieving a rare individual feat in Serie A.
Mamarosh Film Production
Helped produce Mamarosh, a film directed by Momcilo Mrdakovic.
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.
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