Thursday, 13th January 1977 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings snowy with temperatures between -2°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 13th January in Paris, FR.
On 13 January 1977, Paris experienced snowy conditions that blanketed the city with winter weather typical of the season. The French capital, situated on the Seine in north-central France, is known for its role as a major centre of art, culture and politics throughout European history. Those born on this date fell under the Capricorn zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
History records several significant events on this calendar date across different years. In 1963, Sylvanus Olympio, Togo's first president, was assassinated by military officers in a coup d'état, marking a pivotal moment in West African political history. More than a decade later, in 1972, Bernice Gera achieved a landmark victory when she won a sex-discrimination lawsuit against the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, becoming the first female professional baseball umpire and breaking barriers in American sports. These events demonstrate how 13 January has witnessed transformative moments that altered institutional structures and political landscapes.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 13th January 1977
Silence speaks louder than answers ever could.
Fortune of the Day
13th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 13th blend classic Capricorn discipline with a Venus-influenced grace. They appear reserved yet genuinely charming, with a refined appreciation for beauty and aesthetics. The numerology 5 adds a subtle restlessness and curiosity about change beneath their steady exterior.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength is combining ambition with refined taste—they build empires while appreciating life's elegance. Weakness: They may waver between craving transformation and seeking security, creating inner tension.
Love These individuals offer loyalty and reliability in relationships, seasoned with sensual warmth and occasional spontaneity. They need partners who respect their seriousness while awakening their hidden romantic depths.
Caree & Finance Careers in management, design, finance, or luxury sectors suit them perfectly. They build wealth methodically and invest deliberately in quality—not impulsively, but with genuine appreciation.
Health Structure and routine form their foundation, yet they thrive when adding creative outlets. Dance, yoga, and beauty-focused activities keep them balanced between discipline and pleasure.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Fire).
Fun Facts About 13th January
Name Days in Your Language: Ivette, Veronica, Vonnie, Vonny, Yvette, Yvonne
Someone born on this day in 1977 would be 49 years old today — just 17,985 days into life, which is roughly 431,650 hours, 25,899,052 minutes, or 1,553,943,175 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 13. day of the year.
There are 352 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 13th January
- Krzysztof Czerwiński, Polish organist and conductor (1980)
- Nils-Eric Johansson, Swedish footballer (1980)
- Akira Kaji, Japanese footballer (1980)
- Wolfgang Loitzl, Austrian ski jumper (1980)
- Mirko Soltau, German footballer (1980)
- Katy Brand, English actress and screenwriter (1979)
- Mohit Sharma, Indian soldier (died 2009) (1978)
- Nate Silver, American journalist and statistician, developed PECOTA (1978)
- Orlando Bloom, English actor (1977)
- Mi-Hyun Kim, South Korean golfer (1977)
Lives Remembered on 13th January
- Andre Kostelanetz, Russian-American conductor (born 1901) (1980)
- Donny Hathaway, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (born 1945) (1979)
- Marjorie Lawrence, Australian-American soprano (born 1907) (1979)
- Hubert Humphrey, American pharmacist, academic, and politician, 38th Vice President of the United States (born 1911) (1978)
- Joe McCarthy, American baseball player and manager (born 1887) (1978)
- Henri Langlois, Turkish-French historian, co-founded the Cinémathèque Française (born 1914) (1977)
- Margaret Leighton, English actress (born 1922) (1976)
- Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor and educator (born 1906) (1974)
- Salvador Novo, Mexican playwright and poet (born 1904) (1974)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 13th January
- Christian feast day: Blessed Veronica of Milan
- Christian feast day: Elian
- Christian feast day: Hilary of Poitiers
- Christian feast day: Mungo
- Christian feast day: St. Knut's Day or Tjugondag Knut, the last day of Christmas. (Sweden and Finland)
- Christian feast day: January 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Mongolia)
- Democracy Day (Cape Verde)
- Gluten-free diet day
- Liberation Day (Togo)
- Old New Year's Eve (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro, Republic of Srpska, North Macedonia), and its related observances: Malanka (Ukraine, Russia, Belarus)
- Sidereal winter solstice's eve celebrations in South and Southeast Asian cultures; the last day of the six-month Dakshinayana period (see January 14): Bhogi (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu)
- Sidereal winter solstice's eve celebrations in South and Southeast Asian cultures; the last day of the six-month Dakshinayana period (see January 14): Lohri (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh)
- Sidereal winter solstice's eve celebrations in South and Southeast Asian cultures; the last day of the six-month Dakshinayana period (see January 14): Uruka (Assam)
- Stephen Foster Memorial Day (United States)
- Yennayer (Berbers)
What Happened on 13th January?
- Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is impeached for a second time on a charge of incitement of insurrection following the January 6 United States Capitol attack one week prior. (2021)
- The Thai Ministry of Public Health confirms the first case of COVID-19 outside China. (2020)
- A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. (2018)
- The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy due to the captain Francesco Schettino's negligence and irresponsibility. There are 32 confirmed deaths. (2012)
- Uzbekistan Airways Flight 1154 crashes while landing at Tashkent International Airport, killing 37. (2004)
- 208996 Achlys was discovered by Chad Trujillo and Michael E. Brown at Palomar Observatory. (2003)
- An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800. (2001)
- A Short 360 aircraft chartered by the Sirte Oil Company crashes off the coast of Brega, Libya, killing 21. (2000)
- Alfredo Ormando sets himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against homophobia. (1998)
- Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center. (1993)