Here's what happened on December 13, 2003:

Capture of Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, was captured by US forces near his hometown of Tikrit in a military operation called Operation Red Dawn. This significant event marked a turning point in the Iraq War, leading to his eventual trial and execution for crimes against humanity.

Chad Ceasefire Agreement The government of Chad signed a ceasefire with the rebel Movement for Democracy and Justice in Chad (MDJT) in Burkina Faso, potentially reducing regional tensions.

Gibraltar Tunnel Project Spain and Morocco reached an agreement to explore building a railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar, potentially linking Europe and Africa. If deemed financially and technically feasible, tunnel construction could begin in 2008.

California Bond Approval California legislators approved Arnold Schwarzenegger's $15 billion bond issue, supporting the state's financial strategy.

Record-Breaking Basketball Game The most-attended basketball game in history took place at Ford Field, with 78,129 spectators watching Michigan State University lose 79-74 to the University of Kentucky.

Pavarotti's Wedding Renowned operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti married his producer Nicoletta Mantovani in a ceremony held in Northern Italy.

William Roth Biographical Note William Roth, a U.S. Senator from Delaware, was born in 1921.