October 13 in History |
| October 13th is… National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day National No Bra Day National Train Your Brain Day National Yorkshire Pudding Day US Navy Birthday |
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1773 – The Whirlpool Galaxy, almost 25 million light-years away, was discovered by Charles Messier. 1775 – The United States Continental Congress ordered the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy). 1843 – B’nai B’rith was founded in New York City. 1917 – The 10-minute “Miracle of the Sun” was witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Fátima, Portugal. 1958 – Paddington Bear made his debut in A Bear Called Paddington. 1963 (Volcano Eruption) Kuril Islands 1979 – #1 Hit October 13, 1979 – October 19, 1979: Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough 1984 – #1 Hit October 13, 1984 – November 2, 1984: Stevie Wonder – I Just Called to Say I Love You 1990 – #1 Hit October 13, 1990 – October 19, 1990: George Michael – Praying For Time 1991- Jennifer Lopez joined the cast of In Living Color as a Fly Girl. Jamie Foxx, Steve Park, and Shawn Wayans are also added to the cast. 2010 – The 2010 Copiapo mining accident in Copiapo, Chile, ended as all 33 miners came to the surface after surviving a record 69 days underground. |