What Happened on February 13, 2018

Historical Events

• After winning Olympic gold in the women's curling in Sochi (2014), Canadian Kaitlyn Lawes wins the mixed doubles with dual gold medallist John Morris in Pyeongchang
• Austrian alpine skier Marcel Hirscher wins the men's combined gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; goes on to also win giant slalom gold
• Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins the men's 1,500m gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also takes 1,000m gold

Event of Interest

Israeli Police report recommends Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be prosecuted on bribery, fraud and breach-of-trust charges

• South Africa declares a three-year drought a National Disaster, though pushes Cap Town's "Day Zero" to June 4

Event of Interest

South African President Jacob Zuma is ordered to step down by the A.N.C.

Famous Deaths

• Henrik [Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat], Prince Consort of Denmark, dies at 83
• Tito Francona, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1961), dies at 84