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