2019 Chicago Marathon
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race.
What happened on October 13
35 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 645 to 2024.
Standout on October 13
2016
Monarchy of Thailand
The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch.
About October 13
October 13 is the 286th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 286 of 365 (287 in leap years)79 days left in the year (79 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Tuesday in 2026, Wednesday in 2027, Friday in 2028, Saturday in 2029, Sunday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 42 of 2026 · Q4
- Zodiac sign
- ♎ Libra (September 23 – October 22)
- Season
- Autumn in the north · Spring in the south
- October birthstone
- Opal / Tourmalinehope, creativity and confidence
- October birth flower
- Marigold / Cosmoswarmth, creativity and harmony
- Next occurrence
- In 351 days
- Roman numerals
- XIII.Xday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 80thOctober 1946 French constitutional referendum1946
- 50thLloyd Aéreo Boliviano1976
- 50thMicrograph1976
- 30thJoshua Wong1996
- 25thCaleb McLaughlin2001
- 25thCam Thomas2001
- 25thDe'Von Achane2001
- 10thBhumibol Adulyadej2016
October 13 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Monarchy of Thailand · Maldives · Jim Prentice
- 25 years ago2001
- Caleb McLaughlin · Cam Thomas · De'Von Achane
- 50 years ago1976
- Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano · Micrograph
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on October 13 — ages this year
- 2001Caleb McLaughlinturns 25
- 2001Cam Thomasturns 25
- 2001De'Von Achaneturns 25
- 1999Andrew Capobiancoturns 27
- 1996Joshua Wongturns 30
- 1995Jiminturns 31
Historical events 35
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Brigid Kosgei
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
Monarchy of Thailand
The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch.
Maldives
The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations.
Navaratri
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.
2013 Madhya Pradesh stampede
A stampede occurs in India during the Hindu festival Navratri, killing 115 and injuring more than 110.
King of Bhutan
The Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (pictured) married Jetsun Pema at the Punakha Dzong.
2010 Copiapó mining accident
The mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground.
The Troubles
The Troubles: In a meeting at Fernhill House, Belfast, loyalist leader Gusty Spence announced that the Combined Loyalist Military Command would observe a ceasefire.
1993 Finisterre earthquakes
At least 60 people die in eastern Papua New Guinea when a series of earthquakes rock the Finisterre Range, triggering massive landslides.
Michel Aoun
Syrian forces attack free areas of Lebanon, removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace.
Ameritech Cellular
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
Lufthansa Flight 181
Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano
A Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano Boeing 707 crashes after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, killing 91.
Micrograph
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F. A. Murphy.
Flag of Okinawa Prefecture
The flag of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, was officially adopted.
Aeroflot Flight 217
Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow, killing 174.
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
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.
Columbus Day storm of 1962
The Pacific Northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a Category 3 hurricane, with winds above 150 mph. Forty-six people die.
Louis Rwagasore
Newly elected Burundian prime minister Louis Rwagasore was assassinated by his political rivals.
October 1946 French constitutional referendum
France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic.
Riga offensive (1944)
World War II: The Soviet Riga Offensive captures the city.
Pietro Badoglio
World War II: Marshal Pietro Badoglio announces that Italy has officially declared war on Germany.
Ankara
Ankara becomes the capital of Turkey.
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
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.
Treaty of Kars
Soviet republics sign the Treaty of Kars to formalize the borders between Turkey and the South Caucasus states.
Miracle of the Sun
At least 30,000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in the fields of Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal.
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
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.
Suffragette
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.
War of 1812
War of 1812: After three days of fighting, the beached U.S. Revenue Cutter Service vessel Eagle was captured by the Royal Navy.
War of 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.
Charles Messier
French astronomer Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy (pictured), an interacting, grand design spiral galaxy located an estimated 31 million light-years away.
Queen Anne's War
Queen Anne's War: French and Wabanaki forces surrendered to end the Siege of Port Royal, giving the British permanent possession of Nova Scotia.
Philip IV of France
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.
Goguryeo–Tang War
Goguryeo–Tang War: Led by Emperor Taizong, the Tang army was forced to abandon a siege of Ansi Fortress.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Brace Belden
Brace Belden, American communist and trade union activist, volunteer in the People's Protection Units
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Mayra Gómez Kemp
Mayra Gómez Kemp, Cuban-Spanish television host and actress (born 1948)
Jim Prentice
Jim Prentice, Canadian lawyer and politician, 16th Premier of Alberta (born 1956)
Dario Fo
Dario Fo, Italian playwright, actor, director, and composer Nobel Prize laureate (born 1926)
Rosalyn Baxandall
Rosalyn Baxandall, American historian, author, and academic (born 1939)
John Bradfield (biologist)
John Bradfield, English biologist and businessman, founded Cambridge Science Park (born 1925)
Antonio Cafiero
Antonio Cafiero, Argentinian accountant and politician, Governor of Buenos Aires Province (born 1922)
Takashi Yanase
Takashi Yanase, Japanese poet and illustrator, created Anpanman (born 1919)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Alexandrina of Balazar
Christian feast day: Blessed Alexandrina of Balasar
Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)
Gerald of Aurillac
Christian feast day: Gerald of Aurillac
Daniel and companions
Christian feast day: Daniel and companions, of Ceuta
Maddalena Panattieri
Christian feast day: Blessed Maddalena Panattieri (OP)
Theophilus of Antioch
Christian feast day: Theophilus of Antioch
Edward the Confessor
Christian feast day: Edward the Confessor (translation)
October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Spread across the centuries
- 7th century1
- 14th century1
- 18th century2
- 19th century2
- 20th century38
- 21st century31
Earliest: Goguryeo–Tang War (645). Most recent: Donal Murray (bishop) (2024).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about October 13
What day of the year is October 13?
October 13 is the 286th day of the year, with 79 days left after it.
What star sign is October 13?
October 13 falls under Libra (September 23 – October 22), a air sign ruled by Venus. The birthstone for the month is Opal or Tourmaline.
How many things happened on October 13?
We record 83 entries for October 13: 35 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 645 to 2024.
Who was born on October 13?
Caleb McLaughlin (2001) is among the notable births on October 13. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the October 13 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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