What happend on 13th December

12.12
14.12
2004

Scott Peterson is sentenced to death for murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and unborn son, Connor.

2004

Former Chilean dictator, General Augusto Pinochet is put under house arrest, after being sued under accusations over 9 kidnapping actions and manslaughter. The house arrest is lifted the same day on appeal.

2004

A moderate 5.4 Richter Scale earthquake is felt all over Portugal.

2003

The most-attended basketball game in history, between Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky at Ford Field.

2003

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit.

2002

The European Union announces the addition of ten new members, effective May 1, 2004.

2001

Parliament of India attacked by armed militants. Attempt foiled.

2000

The Texas 7 escape from a Texas prison and go on a crime spree.

1996

Kofi Annan elected as Secretary-General of the United Nations.

1981

General Wojciech Jaruzelski declares martial law in Poland