1976⚡ Event
Explosion at ammunition factory in Finland
Forty people died in an explosion at an ammunition factory in Lapua, Finland.
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What Happened on April 13?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 13 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 13(5)
1997⚡ Event
Tiger Woods wins Masters Tournament
In golf, 21-year-old Tiger Woods became the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament. He broke the record for the lowest four-round score.
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2009⚡ Event
Deadly fire at homeless hostel in Poland
Twenty-three people died in a fire at a homeless hostel in Kamień Pomorski. This was Poland's deadliest fire since 1980.
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2009⚡ Event
Homestuck webcomic debuts
Andrew Hussie's webcomic Homestuck debuted on this date. The comic concluded on the same day in 2016.
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2017⚡ Event
US military uses most powerful bomb in Afghanistan
In an airstrike in Nangarhar Province, the U.S. military dropped the most powerful conventional bomb ever used in combat. This occurred during the War in Afghanistan.
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Famous Birthdays on April 13(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Alessandro Bastoni
Alessandro Bastoni, an Italian footballer, was born on this date.
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Notable Deaths on April 13(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Michel Bouquet
Michel Bouquet, French stage and film actor, has died. He was born in 1925.
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2024🕊️ Death
Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold, American artist and author, has died. She was born in 1930.
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2025🕊️ Death
Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage, American diplomat and government official, has died. He was born in 1945.
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2025🕊️ Death
Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian novelist and writer and Nobel Prize laureate, has died. He was born in 1936.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jean Marsh
Jean Marsh, English actress and screenwriter, has died. She was born in 1934.
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April 13 in History
April 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1976 to the present day.
Major Events on April 13
Among the most notable events on April 13: Explosion at ammunition factory in Finland (1976), Tiger Woods wins Masters Tournament (1997), Deadly fire at homeless hostel in Poland (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 13
Notable figures born on April 13 include Alessandro Bastoni, Rasmus Dahlin, Facundo Torres. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 13
Remembered figures who died on April 13 include Michel Bouquet, Faith Ringgold, Richard Armitage. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 13?
- April 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 13?
- One of the most notable events on April 13 is: Explosion at ammunition factory in Finland.
- Who was born on April 13?
- Famous figures born on April 13 include Alessandro Bastoni, Rasmus Dahlin, Facundo Torres.
- How many historical events happened on April 13?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 13, spanning centuries of world history.
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