What Happened on July 13?

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EVENTS ON JULY 13

Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 13, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Regulamentul Organic

Year: 1831

Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania.

Scottish Church College

Year: 1830

The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcutta, India.

Carabinieri

Year: 1814

The Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, is established.

Battle of Trippstadt

Year: 1794

The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins.

Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion

Year: 1849

The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

American Civil War

Year: 1863

American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.

Airship

Year: 1919

The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.

1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak

Year: 1913

The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.

BIRTHS ON JULY 13

Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 13, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Yrjö Saarela

Year of birth: 1884

Yrjö Saarela, Finnish wrestler and coach (died 1951)

Paul Prudhomme

Year of birth: 1940

Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015)

Patrick Stewart

Year of birth: 1940

Patrick Stewart, English actor, director, and producer

Lambert Jackson Woodburne

Year of birth: 1939

Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013)

Jacques Perrin

Year of birth: 1941

Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022)

Ehud Manor

Year of birth: 1941

Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005)

Roger McGuinn

Year of birth: 1942

Roger McGuinn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist

Grahame Corling

Year of birth: 1941

Grahame Corling, Australian cricketer

DEATHS ON JULY 13

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 13, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Gabriel Lippmann

Year of death: 1921

Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845)

Martin Dies Sr.

Year of death: 1922

Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870)

Mimar Kemaleddin

Year of death: 1927

Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870)

Mary E. Byrd

Year of death: 1934

Mary E. Byrd, American astronomer and academic (born 1849)

Allan McLean (Australian politician)

Year of death: 1911

Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840)

Henrik Sillem

Year of death: 1907

Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866)

Johann Voldemar Jannsen

Year of death: 1890

Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Estonian journalist and poet (born 1819)

John C. Frémont

Year of death: 1890

John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813)

HOLIDAYS ON JULY 13

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 13 around the world.

Teresa of the Andes

Christian feast day: Teresa of the Andes

Silas

Christian feast day: Silas (Catholic Church)

July 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: July 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Naadam

The last day of Naadam (Mongolia)

Kashmir Martyrs' Day

Kashmir Martyrs' Day (Pakistan)

Rosa Mystica

Christian feast day: Our Lady Mystical Rose

Mildrith

Christian feast day: Mildrith of Thanet

Clelia Barbieri

Christian feast day: Clelia Barbieri

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