1994⚡ Event
Loyalist Ceasefire Announced
Loyalist leader Gusty Spence announced that the Combined Loyalist Military Command would observe a ceasefire during a meeting at Fernhill House, Belfast.
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What Happened on October 13?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 13 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 13(4)
2011⚡ Event
King of Bhutan marries Jetsun Pema
The Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, married Jetsun Pema at the Punakha Dzong.
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2013⚡ Event
Navaratri stampede in India
During the Hindu festival of Navaratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh, India, rumours about an impending bridge collapse caused a stampede that resulted in 115 deaths.
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2019⚡ Event
Brigid Kosgei sets marathon world record
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race.
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Birthdays on October 13(5)
Deaths on October 13(6)
2016🕊️ Death
King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies
The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch.
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2017🕊️ Death
Albert Zafy
Albert Zafy, a Malagasy politician, died. He was born in 1927.
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2024🕊️ Death
Mayra Gómez Kemp
Cuban-Spanish television host and actress died.
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October 13 in History
October 13 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 13
Examples currently recorded for October 13 include Loyalist Ceasefire Announced (1994), King of Bhutan marries Jetsun Pema (2011), Navaratri stampede in India (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on October 13
People recorded as born on October 13 include Joshua Wong, Andrew Capobianco, Caleb McLaughlin. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 13
Remembered figures who died on October 13 include King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Albert Zafy, Annapurna Devi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 13?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 13: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 13?
- One event currently recorded for October 13 is: Loyalist Ceasefire Announced.
- Who was born on October 13?
- People recorded as born on October 13 include Joshua Wong, Andrew Capobianco, Caleb McLaughlin.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 13?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for October 13.
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