Amityville murders
Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed six members of his family in Amityville, New York, events that later inspired the book The Amityville Horror and a subsequent media franchise.
Discover 15 historical moments on November 13 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Hero image inspired by: Lando Norris
Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed six members of his family in Amityville, New York, events that later inspired the book The Amityville Horror and a subsequent media franchise.
South Korean boxer Kim Duk-koo suffered fatal brain injuries during a match with American Ray Mancini in Las Vegas, leading to significant rule changes in the sport.
The volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted, causing a volcanic mudslide that buried the town of Armero, Colombia, killing approximately 23,000 people.
The High Court of Australia ruled that a judge should grant any request for an adjournment or stay in most circumstances in which an accused is unrepresented.
Coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris perpetrated by the Islamic State killed 130 people and injured 413 others.
Shel Talmy was an American record producer, songwriter, and arranger.
November 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 1974 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on November 13: Amityville murders (1974), Kim Duk-koo boxing death (1982), Nevado del Ruiz eruption (1985). View all events →
Notable figures born on November 13 include Brett Baty, Lando Norris, Sydney Agudong. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on November 13 include Theodore Olson, Shel Talmy, Shuntarō Tanikawa. View all →
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