People
Notable individuals, leaders, and figures whose actions and roles defined 2013.
The People section profiles individuals whose 2013 actions, roles, or achievements shaped global events and discourse — from advocates and political leaders to cultural figures and innovators. Browse the articles below, or filter by the section’s topics.
Nelson Mandela's Death and Historic Legacy
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected president and anti-apartheid icon, di...
Edward Snowden's Asylum in Russia
Edward Snowden was granted temporary asylum in Russia on August 1, 2013, after fleeing the United...
Prince George's Birth and Royal Succession
Prince George of Cambridge was born on July 22, 2013, to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of...
Margaret Thatcher's Death and Historic Legacy
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister and architect of neoliberal economic tra...
Malala Yousafzai's Education Advocacy & Malala Fund
After recovering from a Taliban attack, Malala Yousafzai founded the Malala Fund to champion girl...
Pope Francis Elected as 266th Pope
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the firs...
Hugo Chávez's Death and Legacy
Hugo Chávez, the controversial president of Venezuela who led a social revolution, died on March ...
Lance Armstrong's Doping Confession
Lance Armstrong confessed to doping during his Tour de France victories in a televised interview ...