1992⚡ Event
Introduction of Falun Gong
Li Hongzhi introduced the Falun Gong movement during a public lecture in Changchun, China.
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What Happened on May 13?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 13 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 13(5)
2000⚡ Event
Enschede fireworks disaster
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Enschede, Netherlands, caused 23 deaths and approximately €450 million in damages.
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2005⚡ Event
Andijan massacre
Uzbek troops fired on protesters in Andijan, resulting in a massacre with an estimated death toll ranging from 187 to 1,500.
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2008⚡ Event
Jaipur bombings
Nine bombs exploded in Jaipur, India, killing 80 people and injuring over 200 others. The attacks were attributed to the Indian Mujahideen.
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2017⚡ Event
Eurovision Song Contest 2017
Portugal won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with the song "Amar pelos dois" performed by Salvador Sobral.
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Birthdays on May 13(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Jabari Smith Jr.
Jabari Smith Jr. is an American basketball player.
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Deaths on May 13(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Alice Munro
Alice Munro was a Canadian short story writer.
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2025🕊️ Death
Kit Bond
Kit Bond, an American lawyer and politician, served as the 47th Governor of Missouri.
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2025🕊️ Death
José Mujica
José Mujica, a Uruguayan politician, served as the 40th President of Uruguay.
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May 13 in History
May 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 13
Examples currently recorded for May 13 include Introduction of Falun Gong (1992), Enschede fireworks disaster (2000), Andijan massacre (2005). View all events →
Birthdays on May 13
People recorded as born on May 13 include Diego López, Jaxson Dart, Javi Guerra. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 13
Remembered figures who died on May 13 include Alice Munro, Cyril Wecht, Kit Bond. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 13?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 13: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 13?
- One event currently recorded for May 13 is: Introduction of Falun Gong.
- Who was born on May 13?
- People recorded as born on May 13 include Diego López, Jaxson Dart, Javi Guerra.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 13?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 13.
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