What Happened on July 13, 2014

Historical Events

  • British Open Women's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: American Mo Martin wins her first major title, 1 shot ahead of runners-up Shanshan Feng and Suzann Pettersen

Football Awards

FIFA World Cup Awards: Lionel Messi (golden ball), James Rodriguez (golden boot) and Manuel Neuer (Golden gloves)

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Final, Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Mario Götze scores an extra time winner as Germany beats Argentina, 1-0

  • US Senior Open Men's Golf, Oak Tree National: Scotsman Colin Montgomerie wins by 1 stroke after a 3-hole playoff with Gene Sauers
2014 History

Famous Deaths

  • Lorin Maazel, American conductor (Cleveland Orchestra, 1972-82; Orchestre National de France, 1977-91; NY Philharmonic 2001-09), dies at 84
  • Nadine Gordimer, South African author & Nobel laureate, dies at 90
  • Thomas Berger, American novelist, dies at 89

About July 13, 2014

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
  • UK #1 Song: It's My Birthday - will.i.am Ft. Cody Wise