1. Nelson Mandela Dies Aged 95
And finally, the world lost one of its great leaders in 2013, when South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, passed away in December. The news of Mandela's death broke during the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a biopic starring Idris Elba. The world mourned as tributes flooded in; US president Obama gave a 20-minute speech paying homage Mandela, and even took a selfie at his funeral. What have been your highlights of 2013 though? What are you most looking forward to in 2014? Comment below and a Happy New Year to you all!