What Happened on March 13?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 13
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 13, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Act Prohibiting the Return of Slaves
Year:
1862
The Act Prohibiting the Return of Slaves is passed by the United States Congress, effectively annulling the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and setting the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation.
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German revolutions of 1848–1849
Year:
1848
The German revolutions of 1848–1849 begin in Vienna.
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Felix Mendelssohn
Year:
1845
Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto receives its première performance in Leipzig with Ferdinand David as soloist.
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Pope Leo XII
Year:
1826
Pope Leo XII publishes the apostolic constitution Quo Graviora in which he renewed the prohibition on Catholics joining freemasonry.
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Siege of Khartoum
Year:
1884
The Siege of Khartoum begins. It lasts until January 26, 1885.
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Bloemfontein
Year:
1900
British forces occupy Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, during the Second Boer War.
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Donald Trump
Year:
2020
President Donald Trump declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a national emergency in the United States.
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Pluto
Year:
1930
The news of the discovery of Pluto is announced by Lowell Observatory.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 13
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 13, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Yonatan Netanyahu
Year of birth:
1946
Yonatan Netanyahu, American-Israeli colonel (died 1976)
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Anatoly Fomenko
Year of birth:
1945
Anatoly Fomenko, Russian mathematician and academic
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Terence Burns, Baron Burns
Year of birth:
1944
Terence Burns, Baron Burns, English economist and academic
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Lyn St. James
Year of birth:
1947
Lyn St. James, American race car driver
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Beat Richner
Year of birth:
1947
Beat Richner, Swiss pediatrician and cellist (died 2018)
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Sian Elias
Year of birth:
1949
Sian Elias, New Zealand lawyer and politician, 12th Chief Justice of New Zealand
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Trevor Sorbie
Year of birth:
1949
Trevor Sorbie, Scottish hairdresser (died 2024)
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Lesley Collier
Year of birth:
1947
Lesley Collier, English ballerina and educator
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DEATHS ON MARCH 13
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 13, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ants Kaljurand
Year of death:
1951
Ants "the Terrible" Kaljurand, Estonian anti-communist, freedom fighter and forest brother (born 1917)
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Johan Laidoner
Year of death:
1953
Johan Laidoner, Estonian general and statesman (born 1884)
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Anne Acheson
Year of death:
1962
Anne Acheson, Irish sculptor (born 1882)
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Werner von Blomberg
Year of death:
1946
Werner von Blomberg, German field marshal (born 1878)
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Stephen Vincent Benét
Year of death:
1943
Stephen Vincent Benét, American poet, short story writer, and novelist (born 1898)
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Francis Bell (New Zealand politician)
Year of death:
1936
Francis Bell, New Zealand lawyer and politician, 20th Prime Minister of New Zealand (born 1851)
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Clarence Darrow
Year of death:
1938
Clarence Darrow, American lawyer and author (born 1857)
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Fan Noli
Year of death:
1965
Fan Noli, Albanian-American bishop and politician, 14th Prime Minister of Albania (born 1882)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 13
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 13 around the world.
Kasuga-taisha
Kasuga Matsuri (Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara, Japan)
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National Elephant Day (Thailand)
National Elephant Day (Thailand)
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Scouts' Day
Africa Scout Day
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March 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: March 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Saint Roderick
Christian feast days: Roderick
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James Theodore Holly
Christian feast days: James Theodore Holly (Episcopal Church (USA))
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Nikephoros I of Constantinople
Christian feast days: Nicephorus
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Ansovinus
Christian feast days: Ansovinus
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