Deaths on August 13

Kenny Baker (English actor)

Died on August 13, 2016

Kenny Baker, English actor and musician (b. 1934)

Kenneth George Baker (24 August 1934 – 13 August 2016) was an English actor and musician. He portrayed the character R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise and also appeared in The Elephant Man, Time Bandits, Willow, Flash Gordon, Amadeus, and Labyrinth.

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Events on 2016

23 Jun

United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016
The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%.
13 Jul

David Cameron
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
31 Aug

Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office.
8 Nov

2016 Indian banknote demonetisation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1000 denomination banknotes effective midnight, making 86% of the currency in circulation invalid.
7 Dec

Aleppo offensive (November-December 2016)
Syrian army continues large-scale attack and controls the revival (Sheikh Lutfi, Marja, Bab al-Nairab, Maadi, Al-Salhin) in the east of Aleppo backed by Russian Air Force and Iranian militias.

Deaths on August 13

Kenny Baker (English actor)

Died on August 13, 2016

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Events on 2016

United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016

David Cameron

Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff

2016 Indian banknote demonetisation

Aleppo offensive (November-December 2016)