What Happened on October 13?

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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 13

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

Revival of the Hebrew language

Year: 1881

First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends.

Declaration of Independence (Mexico)

Year: 1821

The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed.

Battle of Queenston Heights

Year: 1812

War of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock's British and native forces repel an invasion of Canada by General Rensselaer's United States forces.

Georgia Tech

Year: 1885

The Georgia Institute of Technology is founded in Atlanta, Georgia.

206P/Barnard–Boattini

Year: 1892

Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means.

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Year: 1911

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.

Margaret Travers Symons

Year: 1908

Margaret Travers Symons bursts into the UK parliament and becomes the first woman to speak there.

1903 World Series

Year: 1903

The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.

BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 13

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

Turgut Özal

Year of birth: 1927

Turgut Özal, Turkish engineer and politician, 8th President of Turkey (died 1993)

Ray Brown (musician)

Year of birth: 1926

Ray Brown, American bassist and cellist (died 2002)

Killer Kowalski

Year of birth: 1926

Killer Kowalski, American wrestler (died 2008)

Tommy Whittle

Year of birth: 1926

Tommy Whittle, Scottish-English saxophonist (died 2013)

Lee Konitz

Year of birth: 1927

Lee Konitz, American saxophonist and composer (died 2020)

Anita Kerr

Year of birth: 1927

Anita Kerr, American singer and arranger (died 2022)

Liliane Montevecchi

Year of birth: 1932

Liliane Montevecchi, French-Italian actress, dancer and singer (died 2018)

Raymond Kopa

Year of birth: 1931

Raymond Kopa, French footballer (died 2017)

DEATHS ON OCTOBER 13

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

T. Alexander Harrison

Year of death: 1930

T. Alexander Harrison, American painter and educator (born 1853)

Ernst Didring

Year of death: 1931

Ernst Didring, Swedish author (born 1868)

E. C. Segar

Year of death: 1938

E. C. Segar, American cartoonist, created Popeye (born 1894)

Milton S. Hershey

Year of death: 1945

Milton S. Hershey, American businessman, founded The Hershey Company (born 1857)

Hans E. Kinck

Year of death: 1926

Hans E. Kinck, Norwegian philologist and author (born 1865)

Karl Adolph Gjellerup

Year of death: 1919

Karl Adolph Gjellerup, Danish author and poet, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1857)

Henry Irving

Year of death: 1905

Henry Irving, English actor and manager (born 1838)

Francisco Ferrer

Year of death: 1909

Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, Spanish philosopher and academic (born 1849)

HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 13

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

Theophilus of Antioch

Christian feast day: Theophilus of Antioch

October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Doi taikomatsuri

Doi taikomatsuri October 13–15 (Shikokuchūō, Ehime, Japan)

Public holidays in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)

Maddalena Panattieri

Christian feast day: Blessed Maddalena Panattieri (OP)

Gerald of Aurillac

Christian feast day: Gerald of Aurillac

Daniel and companions

Christian feast day: Daniel and companions, of Ceuta

Alexandrina of Balazar

Christian feast day: Blessed Alexandrina of Balasar

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