1918⚡ Event
First Woman Enlists in US Marine Corps
Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
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What Happened on August 13?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for August 13 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 13(4)
1999⚡ Event
Japan Adopts National Flag and Anthem Act
The Act on National Flag and Anthem was adopted, formally establishing the Hinomaru and "Kimigayo" as the Japanese national flag and anthem.
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2004⚡ Event
Hurricane Charley Strikes Florida
Merely 22 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie struck Florida, Hurricane Charley inflicted further damage to the region.
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2010⚡ Event
MV Sun Sea Incident
The MV Sun Sea docked in British Columbia after being boarded by Canadian authorities. The 492 Sri Lankan Tamil refugee claimants on board were placed into detention.
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Birthdays on August 13(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Na Jaemin
South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, and actor.
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Deaths on August 13(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Wally Amos
American entrepreneur, founder of Famous Amos.
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2024🕊️ Death
Greg Kihn
American singer-songwriter and guitarist Greg Kihn has died. He was born in 1949.
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2024🕊️ Death
Frank Selvy
American basketball player and coach Frank Selvy has died. He was born in 1932.
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August 13 in History
August 13 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 13
Examples currently recorded for August 13 include First Woman Enlists in US Marine Corps (1918), Japan Adopts National Flag and Anthem Act (1999), Hurricane Charley Strikes Florida (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on August 13
People recorded as born on August 13 include Filip Forsberg, Antonia Lottner, Dalma Gálfi. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 13
Remembered figures who died on August 13 include Richard Alatorre, Wally Amos, Sergio Donati. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 13?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for August 13: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 13?
- One event currently recorded for August 13 is: First Woman Enlists in US Marine Corps.
- Who was born on August 13?
- People recorded as born on August 13 include Filip Forsberg, Antonia Lottner, Dalma Gálfi.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 13?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for August 13.
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