1985⚡ Event
Super Mario Bros. released in Japan
Super Mario Bros., one of the most influential and best-selling video games in history, was first released in Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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What Happened on September 13?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 13 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on September 13(5)
1988⚡ Event
Hurricane Gilbert reaches record intensity
Hurricane Gilbert reached a minimum pressure of 888 mb with sustained flight-level winds of 185 mph. This made it the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record at the time.
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1993⚡ Event
Nirvana releases In Utero
Nirvana released their third and final studio album, In Utero. The album went on to sell more than 15 million copies worldwide.
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2005⚡ Event
Corrupted Blood Incident
A software bug caused a simulated pandemic in the online video game World of Warcraft, serving as a model for epidemiologists to understand how human interaction influences disease outbreaks.
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2008⚡ Event
Delhi Bombings
Five bomb blasts took place in Delhi, India, killing at least 20 people as part of a series of attacks perpetrated by the Indian Mujahideen.
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Famous Birthdays on September 13(5)
Notable Deaths on September 13(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Jean-Luc Godard
French-Swiss film director, screenwriter, and film critic Jean-Luc Godard died on September 13, 2022. He was born in 1930.
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2024🕊️ Death
Lex Marinos
Australian actor Lex Marinos died on September 13, 2024. He was born in 1949.
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2024🕊️ Death
Mary McFadden
American fashion designer Mary McFadden died on September 13, 2024. She was born in 1938.
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September 13 in History
September 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 1985 to the present day.
Major Events on September 13
Among the most notable events on September 13: Super Mario Bros. released in Japan (1985), Hurricane Gilbert reaches record intensity (1988), Nirvana releases In Utero (1993). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 13
Notable figures born on September 13 include Joca, Jerry Tollbring, Adrian Kempe. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 13
Remembered figures who died on September 13 include Jean-Luc Godard, Wolfgang Gerhardt, Pravin Gordhan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 13?
- September 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 September 13?
- One of the most notable events on September 13 is: Super Mario Bros. released in Japan.
- Who was born on September 13?
- Famous figures born on September 13 include Joca, Jerry Tollbring, Adrian Kempe.
- How many historical events happened on September 13?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 13, spanning centuries of world history.
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