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What Happened on November 13?

Discover 15 historical moments on November 135 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Historical Events on November 13(5)

1974 Event

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.

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1982 Event

Kim Duk-koo boxing death

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.

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1985 Event

Nevado del Ruiz eruption

The volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted, causing a volcanic mudslide that buried the town of Armero, Colombia, killing approximately 23,000 people.

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1992 Event

Dietrich v The Queen ruling

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.

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2015 Event

Paris attacks

Coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris perpetrated by the Islamic State killed 130 people and injured 413 others.

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Famous Birthdays on November 13(5)

1999🎂 Birth

Brett Baty

Brett Baty, American baseball player, was born.

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1999🎂 Birth

Lando Norris

Lando Norris is a British-Belgian race car driver.

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2000🎂 Birth

Sydney Agudong

Sydney Agudong, American actress and singer, was born.

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2002🎂 Birth

Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu, British tennis player, was born.

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2002🎂 Birth

Giovanni Reyna

Giovanni Reyna, American soccer player, was born.

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Notable Deaths on November 13(5)

2024🕊️ Death

Theodore Olson

Theodore Olson was an American lawyer.

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2024🕊️ Death

Shel Talmy

Shel Talmy was an American record producer, songwriter, and arranger.

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2024🕊️ Death

Shuntarō Tanikawa

Shuntarō Tanikawa was a Japanese poet and translator.

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2024🕊️ Death

Daim Zainuddin

Daim Zainuddin was a Malaysian politician.

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2025🕊️ Death

Juan Ponce Enrile

Juan Ponce Enrile was a Filipino politician and lawyer.

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November 13 in History

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.

Major Events on November 13

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 →

Famous Birthdays on November 13

Notable figures born on November 13 include Brett Baty, Lando Norris, Sydney Agudong. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on November 13

Remembered figures who died on November 13 include Theodore Olson, Shel Talmy, Shuntarō Tanikawa. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on November 13?
November 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 November 13?
One of the most notable events on November 13 is: Amityville murders.
Who was born on November 13?
Famous figures born on November 13 include Brett Baty, Lando Norris, Sydney Agudong.
How many historical events happened on November 13?
Our collection records 5 historical events on November 13, spanning centuries of world history.
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