Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable events occurred on May 13 across recent decades, including diplomatic agreements, major political developments, and milestones in science, sports and religion.
1961
Gary Cooper, who won Oscars for his roles in the films “Sergeant York” and “High Noon”, died aged 60.
1965
Israel and West Germany agreed to establish diplomatic relations. Several Arab countries broke ties with West Germany.
1968
Talks between North Vietnamese and American negotiators began in Paris aimed at ending the Vietnam War.
1981
Pope John Paul II was shot and wounded as he drove through a crowd of 20,000 in St Peter’s Square in Rome. The gunman, Mehmet Ali Agca, was arrested.
1992
Three astronauts simultaneously walked in space for the first time. They repaired the Intelsat-6 satellite from the U.S. shuttle Endeavour in a walk lasting eight hours 29 minutes.
1999
Gene Sarazen, one of only four players to win each of golf’s four major professional tournaments, died aged 97.
2002
U.S. President George W. Bush announced an agreement with Russia on a treaty to sharply cut the two countries’ nuclear arsenals to 1,700-2,200, from about 6,000 to 7,000.
2005
Pope Benedict announced that he had decided to put his predecessor Pope John Paul II on the fast track to possible sainthood.
2009
European Commission imposes record 1.06 billion euro ($1.45 billion) fine on chipmaker Intel Corp.
Which May 13 event in this list do you find most significant?