Wednesday, 13th May 2015 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings partly cloudy with temperatures between 4°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 13th May in London, GB.
On 13th May 2015, London experienced partly cloudy conditions beneath a first quarter moon. The capital of the United Kingdom sits on the Thames in south-east England and serves as the nation's political, economic and cultural centre. Those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Taurus, known for its association with stability and determination.
Throughout history, 13th May has witnessed significant developments across the globe. In 1909, the inaugural Giro d'Italia began in Milan, establishing what would become one of cycling's most prestigious competitions. The event marked the beginning of a cycling tradition that continues to attract world-class athletes and millions of spectators annually. Nearly a century later, in 2017, Salvador Sobral from Portugal claimed victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with the ballad Amar pelos dois, securing Portugal's maiden win in the competition's history.
The date has also recorded tragic incidents. In 1913, Russian inventor Igor Sikorsky achieved a milestone in aviation by successfully flying the Russky Vityaz, the world's first four-engine fixed-wing aircraft, demonstrating early progress in powered flight technology. Historical records show that other significant events, both triumphant and devastating, have occurred on this date in various years and locations worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 13th May 2015
Growth demands darkness before it demands light.
Fortune of the Day
13th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 13th blend Taurus stability with Mercurial curiosity. They are grounded yet mentally restless – practical without being dull. This combination makes them more versatile than typical Taureans, adding intellectual dimension to their earthy nature.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include reliability, sensory awareness, and clear thinking. Weaknesses emerge through stubbornness and inner tension between stability and change. They risk overthinking when emotion and reason conflict, creating internal friction.
Love These natives seek emotional security paired with intellectual connection. They're loyal and sensual, yet need partners who engage their minds too. Superficiality bores them – communication matters as much as physical intimacy.
Caree & Finance They thrive in roles blending creativity with practical skill: design, education, financial planning. Their patience and analytical strength build solid wealth. Impulsive spending is rare – they save strategically and invest thoughtfully.
Health Physically robust but prone to neck tension from mental strain. Movement-based and creative activities like dance or gardening suit them well. Adequate rest and sensory indulgence are essential to their wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Wood).
Fun Facts About 13th May
Name Days in Your Language: Imani, Imelda, Imogene, Payton, Peyton
Someone born on this day in 2015 would be 10 years old today — just 3,986 days into life, which is roughly 95,674 hours, 5,740,484 minutes, or 344,429,060 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 133. day of the year.
There are 232 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 20 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 13th May
- Romain Esse, English footballer (2005)
- Jaxson Dart, American football player (2003)
- Javi Guerra, Spanish footballer (2003)
- Jabari Smith Jr., American basketball player (2003)
- Diego López, Spanish footballer (2002)
- Óscar Mingueza, Spanish footballer (1999)
- Aníbal Moreno, Argentine footballer (1999)
- Adrià Pedrosa, Spanish footballer (1998)
- Luca Zidane, Algerian footballer (1998)
- Nico Hoerner, American baseball player (1997)
Lives Remembered on 13th May
- Murray A. Straus, American sociologist and academic (born 1926) (2016)
- Earl Averill, Jr., American baseball player (born 1931) (2015)
- Robert Drasnin, American clarinet player and composer (born 1927) (2015)
- Nina Otkalenko, Russian runner (born 1928) (2015)
- David Sackett, American-Canadian physician and academic (born 1934) (2015)
- Gainan Saidkhuzhin, Russian cyclist (born 1937) (2015)
- David Malet Armstrong, Australian philosopher and author (born 1926) (2014)
- Malik Bendjelloul, Swedish director and producer (born 1977) (2014)
- J. F. Coleman, American soldier and pilot (born 1918) (2014)
- Ron Stevens, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1949) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 13th May
- Abbotsbury Garland Day (Dorset, England)
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Fátima
- Christian feast day: Conchita Barrecheguren (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Gerard of Villamagna
- Christian feast day: Glyceria
- Christian feast day: John the Silent (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Julian of Norwich (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Frances Perkins (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Servatius
- Christian feast day: May 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Rotuma Day (Rotuma)
What Happened on 13th May?
- An explosion at an underground coal mine in southwest Turkey kills 301 miners. (2014)
- American physician Kermit Gosnell is found guilty in Pennsylvania of murdering three infants born alive during attempted abortions, involuntary manslaughter of a woman during an abortion procedure, and other charges. (2013)
- Forty-nine dismembered bodies are discovered by Mexican authorities on Mexican Federal Highway 40. (2012)
- Two bombs explode in the Charsadda District of Pakistan killing 98 people and wounding 140 others. (2011)
- São Paulo violence: Rebellions occur in several prisons in Brazil. (2006)
- Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops open fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates. (2005)
- A fireworks storage depot explodes in a residential neighborhood in Enschede, Netherlands, killing 23 people and injuring 950 others. (2000)
- Kosovo War: NATO bombs the village of Koriša, killing at least 87 people. (1999)
- Race riots break out in Jakarta, Indonesia, where shops owned by Indonesians of Chinese descent are looted and women raped. (1998)
- India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three conducted on May 11. The United States and Japan impose economic sanctions on India. (1998)