October 13 in History
What happened on October 13 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on october 13 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on october 13 in history.
?>2010
After being underground for a record 69 days, all 33 miners trapped in a Copiapo, Chile, mine are rescued.
1990
The Lebanese Civil War ends when a Syrian attack removes Gen. Michel Aoun from power.
1983
The Space Shuttle Challenger, carrying seven, the largest crew to date, lands safely at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
1976
Dr. F.A. Murphy at Center for Disease Control obtains the first electron micrograph of an Ebola viral particle.
1972
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashes in the Andes Mountains, near the Argentina-Chile border; only 16 survivors (out of 45 people aboard) are rescued on Dec. 23.
1967
First game of the fledgling American Basketball Association; Oakland Oaks beat Anaheim Amigos 134-129 in Oakland, Cal.
1958
First appearance of Paddington Bear, now a beloved icon of children’s literature.
1946
The Fourth Republic begins in France; it will continue to 1958.
1944
Troops of the advancing Soviet Army occupy Riga, capital of Latvia.
1943
Italy declares war on Germany.
1942
In the first of four attacks, two Japanese battleships sail down the slot and shell Henderson field on Guadalcanal, in an unsuccessful effort to destroy the American Cactus Air Force.
1904
Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams is published.
1903
Boston defeats Pittsburgh in baseball’s first World Series.
1849
The California state constitution, which prohibits slavery, is signed in Monterey.
1812
At the Battle of Queenston Heights, a Canadian and British army defeats the American who have tried to invade Canada.
1792
President George Washington lays the cornerstone for the White House.
1776
Benedict Arnold is defeated at Lake Champlain.
1775
The Continental Congress authorizes construction of two warships, thus instituting an American naval force.
1670
Virginia passes a law that blacks arriving in the colonies as Christians cannot be used as slaves.
1399
Henry IV of England is crowned.
1307
Members of the Knights of Templar are arrested throughout France, imprisoned and tortured by the order of King Philip the Fair of France.