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Highlights of October 13
- 2019 — At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race. Read more
- 2016 — The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch. Read more
- 2013 — During the Hindu festival of Navaratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh, India, rumours about an impending bridge collapse caused a stampede that resulted in 115 deaths. Read more
- 2011 — The Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (pictured) married Jetsun Pema at the Punakha Dzong. Read more
- 1994 — The Troubles: In a meeting at Fernhill House, Belfast, loyalist leader Gusty Spence announced that the Combined Loyalist Military Command would observe a ceasefire. Read more
- 1972 — Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into a remote area in the Andes mountains near the border of Chile and Argentina; the 16 remaining survivors were not rescued until more than two months later. Read more
- 1961 — Newly elected Burundian prime minister Louis Rwagasore was assassinated by his political rivals. Read more
- 1921 — The Soviet republics of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia signed the Treaty of Kars with the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, establishing the current borders between Turkey and the Caucasian states. Read more
- 1917 — At least 30,000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in the fields of Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal. Read more
- 1911 — Prince Arthur, a son of Queen Victoria, became the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent, as well as the first Prince of Great Britain and Ireland to hold that position. Read more
- 1908 — British suffragette Margaret Travers Symons became the first woman to speak in the House of Commons when she escaped from her escort into the chamber and shouted at the assembly. Read more
- 1814 — War of 1812: After three days of fighting, the beached U.S. Revenue Cutter Service vessel Eagle was captured by the Royal Navy. Read more
- 1812 — War of 1812: British troops and Mohawk warriors repelled an American invasion from across the Niagara River at the Battle of Queenston Heights near Queenston, Ontario. Read more
- 1773 — French astronomer Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy (pictured), an interacting, grand design spiral galaxy located an estimated 31 million light-years away. Read more
- 1710 — Queen Anne's War: French and Wabanaki forces surrendered to end the Siege of Port Royal, giving the British permanent possession of Nova Scotia. Read more
- 1307 — Agents of King Philip IV of France launched a raid on the Knights Templar at dawn, arresting many members, subsequently torturing them into giving false confessions and burning them at the stake. Read more
- 645 — Goguryeo–Tang War: Led by Emperor Taizong, the Tang army was forced to abandon a siege of Ansi Fortress. Read more
Events
- 2019 — Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new women's world record with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. Read more
- 2016 — The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations. Read more
- 2013 — A stampede occurs in India during the Hindu festival Navratri, killing 115 and injuring more than 110. Read more
- 2010 — The mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. Read more
- 1993 — At least 60 people die in eastern Papua New Guinea when a series of earthquakes rock the Finisterre Range, triggering massive landslides. Read more
- 1990 — Syrian forces attack free areas of Lebanon, removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace. Read more
- 1983 — Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago. Read more
- 1977 — Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Read more
- 1976 — The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F. A. Murphy. Read more
- 1976 — A Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano Boeing 707 crashes after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, killing 91. Read more
- 1972 — Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow, killing 174. Read more
- 1972 — Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashes in the Andes mountains. Twenty-eight survive the crash. All but 16 succumb before rescue on December 23. Read more
- 1972 — The flag of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, was officially adopted. Read more
- 1946 — France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic. Read more
- 1944 — World War II: The Soviet Riga Offensive captures the city. Read more
- 1943 — World War II: Marshal Pietro Badoglio announces that Italy has officially declared war on Germany. Read more
- 1923 — Ankara becomes the capital of Turkey. Read more
- 1921 — Soviet republics sign the Treaty of Kars to formalize the borders between Turkey and the South Caucasus states. Read more
- 1917 — The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. Read more
- 1915 — First World War: The Battle of the Hohenzollern Redoubt marks the end of the Battle of Loos. Read more
- 1911 — Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent. Read more
- 1908 — Margaret Travers Symons bursts into the UK parliament and becomes the first woman to speak there. Read more
- 1903 — The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game. Read more
- 1892 — Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means. Read more
- 1885 — The Georgia Institute of Technology is founded in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
- 1881 — First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends. Read more
- 1843 — In New York City, B'nai B'rith, the oldest Jewish service organization in the world, is founded. Read more
- 1821 — The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. Read more
- 1812 — War of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock's British and native forces repel an invasion of Canada by General Rensselaer's United States forces. Read more
- 1793 — French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg. Read more
- 1792 — In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid. Read more
- 1775 — The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy). Read more
- 1710 — Port Royal, the capital of French Acadia, falls in a siege by British forces. Read more
- 1644 — A Swedish–Dutch fleet defeats the Danish fleet at Fehmarn and captures about 1,000 prisoners. Read more
- 1479 — Hungarian forces under Stephen V Báthory decisively defeat an invading Ottoman army in the battle of Breadfield. Read more
- 1399 — Coronation of Henry IV of England at Westminster Abbey. Read more
- 1332 — Rinchinbal Khan becomes the Khagan of the Mongols and Emperor of the Yuan dynasty, reigning for only 53 days. Read more
- 1307 — Hundreds of the Knights Templar in France are arrested at dawn by King Philip the Fair, and later confess under torture to heresy. Read more
- 1269 — The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. Read more
- 1259 — The Provisions of Westminster, a law reform programme resulting out of the conflict of King Henry III of England and his barons, are approved. Read more
- 409 — Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania. Read more
- 54 — Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adopted son Nero, rather than by Britannicus, his son with Messalina. Read more
Born on October 13
- 2001 — Caleb McLaughlin, American actor Read more
- 2001 — Cam Thomas, American basketball player Read more
- 2001 — De'Von Achane, American football player Read more
- 1999 — Andrew Capobianco. American diver Read more
- 1996 — Joshua Wong, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Read more
- 1995 — Jimin, South Korean singer Read more
- 1994 — Ryan Matterson, Australian rugby league player Read more
- 1994 — Yuta Watanabe, Japanese basketball player Read more
- 1993 — Tiffany Trump, American socialite Read more
- 1992 — Igor Ozhiganov, Russian ice hockey player Read more
- 1992 — Shelby Rogers, American tennis player Read more
- 1990 — Andrej Rendla, Slovak footballer Read more
- 1990 — Adrián Sardinero, Spanish footballer Read more
- 1990 — Jakob Silfverberg, Swedish ice hockey player Read more
- 1989 — Brace Belden, American communist and trade union activist, volunteer in the People's Protection Units Read more
- 1989 — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American politician Read more
- 1989 — Clive Rose, Australian cricketer Read more
- 1988 — Norris Cole, American basketball player Read more
- 1988 — Scott Jamieson, Australian footballer Read more
- 1987 — Adrian Poparadu, Romanian footballer Read more
- 1987 — Tochinoshin Tsuyoshi, Georgian sumo wrestler Read more
- 1986 — Gabriel Agbonlahor, English footballer Read more
- 1986 — Sergio Pérez Moya, Mexican footballer Read more
- 1985 — Brian Hoyer, American football player Read more
- 1985 — Andrej Meszároš, Slovak ice hockey player Read more
- 1982 — Antonio Pavanello, Italian rugby player Read more
- 1982 — Ian Thorpe, Australian swimmer Read more
- 1981 — Taylor Buchholz, American baseball player Read more
- 1981 — Kele Okereke, English singer, songwriter, and musician Read more
- 1980 — Ashanti, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Read more
- 1980 — David Haye, English boxer Read more
- 1980 — Magne Hoseth, Norwegian footballer Read more
- 1980 — Scott Parker, English footballer Read more
- 1979 — Wes Brown, English footballer Read more
- 1979 — Mamadou Niang, Senegalese footballer Read more
- 1978 — Jermaine O'Neal, American basketball player Read more
- 1977 — Gareth Batty, English cricketer Read more
- 1977 — Benjamin Clapp, American drummer Read more
- 1977 — Antonio Di Natale, Italian footballer Read more
- 1977 — Justin Peroff, Canadian drummer and actor Read more
Died on October 13
- 2026 — Ken Friar, English businessman and life president of Arsenal Football Club (born 1934) Read more
- 2024 — Mayra Gómez Kemp, Cuban-Spanish television host and actress (born 1948) Read more
- 2024 — Donal Murray, Irish Catholic bishop (born 1940) Read more
- 2023 — Louise Glück, American poet and essayist (born 1943) Read more
- 2018 — Annapurna Devi, Indian surbahar (bass sitar) player (born 1927) Read more
- 2017 — Albert Zafy, Malagasy politician (born 1927) Read more
- 2016 — Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand (born 1927) Read more
- 2016 — Dario Fo, Italian playwright, actor, director, and composer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1926) Read more
- 2016 — Jim Prentice, Canadian lawyer and politician, 16th Premier of Alberta (born 1956) Read more
- 2015 — Rosalyn Baxandall, American historian, author, and academic (born 1939) Read more
- 2015 — Bruce Hyde, American academic and actor (born 1941) Read more
- 2015 — Michael J. H. Walsh, English general (born 1927) Read more
- 2014 — John Bradfield, English biologist and businessman, founded Cambridge Science Park (born 1925) Read more
- 2014 — Antonio Cafiero, Argentinian accountant and politician, Governor of Buenos Aires Province (born 1922) Read more
- 2014 — Margaret Hillert, American author and poet (born 1920) Read more
- 2014 — Mohammad Sarengat, Indonesian sprinter (born 1939) Read more
- 2014 — Pontus Segerström, Swedish footballer (born 1981) Read more
- 2013 — Martin Drewes, German soldier and pilot (born 1918) Read more
- 2013 — Joe Meriweather, American basketball player and coach (born 1953) Read more
- 2013 — Tommy Whittle, Scottish-English saxophonist (born 1926) Read more
- 2013 — Takashi Yanase, Japanese poet and illustrator, created Anpanman (born 1919) Read more
- 2012 — Stuart Bell, English lawyer and politician (born 1938) Read more
- 2012 — Gary Collins, American actor (born 1938) Read more
- 2012 — Tomonobu Imamichi, Japanese philosopher and academic (born 1922) Read more
- 2011 — Barbara Kent, Canadian-born American actress (born 1907) Read more
- 2010 — Vernon Biever, American photographer (born 1923) Read more
- 2009 — Stephen Barnett, American scholar and academic (born 1935) Read more
- 2008 — Alexei Cherepanov, Russian ice hockey player (born 1989) Read more
- 2007 — Bob Denard, French soldier and academic (born 1929) Read more
- 2006 — Wang Guangmei, Chinese philanthropist and politician, 2nd Spouse of the President of the People's Republic of China (born 1921) Read more
- 2005 — Vivian Malone Jones, American activist (born 1942) Read more
- 2004 — Enrique Fernando, Filipino lawyer and jurist, 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (born 1915) Read more
- 2004 — Bernice Rubens, Welsh author (born 1928) Read more
- 2003 — Bertram Brockhouse, Canadian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Read more
- 2002 — Stephen Ambrose, American historian and author (born 1936) Read more
- 2002 — Keene Curtis, American actor (born 1923) Read more
- 2001 — Peter Doyle, Australian singer-songwriter (born 1949) Read more
- 2000 — Jean Peters, American actress (born 1926) Read more
- 1999 — Michael Hartnett, Irish poet (born 1941) Read more
- 1998 — Dmitry Nikolayevich Filippov, Russian businessman and politician (born 1944) Read more
Holidays & observances
Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan); Christian feast day:
Blessed Alexandrina of Balasar; Christian feast day:
Chelidonia; Christian feast day:
Edward the Confessor (translation); Christian feast day:
Gerald of Aurillac; Christian feast day:
Lubentius; Christian feast day:
Blessed Maddalena Panattieri, (OP); Christian feast day:
Romulus of Genoa; Christian feast day:
Theophilus of Antioch; Christian feast day:
Venantius of Berri; Christian feast day:
October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); Doi taikomatsuri October 13–15 (Shikokuchūō, Ehime, Japan); International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (international); Paramedics' Day (Poland); Rwagasore Day (Burundi)
Events, births and deaths from Wikipedia contributors, “October 13”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Lists are selections; the full record lives at the source.