Historical eventJanuary 132021

President of the United States

Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is impeached for a second time on a charge of incitement of insurrection following the January 6 United States Capitol attack one week prior.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Wednesday, January 13 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2021.

What happened

The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

January 13 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 2000Short 360
  3. 2000Steve Ballmer
  4. 2001January 2001 El Salvador earthquake
  5. 2003208996 Achlys
  6. 2004Uzbekistan Airways Flight 1154
  7. 2012Cruise ship
  8. 2012Costa Concordia
  9. 20182018 Hawaii false missile alert
  10. 2020Ministry of Public Health (Thailand)
  11. 2021President of the United States

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When did President of the United States happen?

January 13 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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