People's Republic of China China launches the Chang'e 3 lunar probe incorporating a robotic lander and Jade Rabbit rover.
Croatia Voters in Croatia go to the polls for a referendum on a proposal to outlaw same-sex marriage with 65 per cent voting yes.
Metro-North Railroad At least four people are killed following a Metro-North Railroad train derailment near Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx, New York City.
Syrian civil war Syrian Air Force helicopters bombard the northern rebel-held town of Al-Bab for a second day, killing 20 people.
100,000 people continue their protest against president Yanukovych's decision to back away from stronger ties with the European Union.
2013 Thai protests Anti-government protests cause the Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra to flee to a secret location as a pro-Thai government protester is killed.