WHAT HAPPENED ON 13. JANUARY
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A month-long violent struggle begins in Aden, South Yemen between supporters of Ali Nasir Muhammad and Abdul Fattah Ismail, resulting in thousands of casualties. (13. January 1986)

Lee Teng-hui becomes the first native Taiwanese President of the Republic of China. (13. January 1988)

Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office in Richmond, Virginia. (13. January 1990)

Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding 1000. (13. January 1991)

Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center. (13. January 1993)

An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800. (13. January 2001)

The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy. There are 31 confirmed deaths with one still missing, Russel Rebello, amongst the 4232 passengers and crew. (13. January 2012)

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