13 July

July 13 is the 194th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 171 days remain until the end of the year.

We have some interesting facts & historic events all about July 13^th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.

Keep reading for more interesting facts about July 13^th in history!

Global Celebrations

International Rock Day
National French Fries Day
Embrace Your Geekness Day

Historic Events

What Happened On This Day – July 13

1985: Live Aid benefit concert

Held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, the concert raised millions in benefit of those affected by famine in Ethiopia. Over a billion people tuned in around the world to watch the show.

1977: Ethiopian-Somali War begins

The Somali National Army invaded the disputed Ogaden region between Somalia and Ethiopia. The war lasted for 9 months and ended with a Somalian retreat

1977: Kinney, Minnesota declares its secession from the U.S.

Frustrated by its failing water system, Kinney, Minnesota declared the creation of the Republic of Kinney and sent a letter of secession to the U.S. Secretary of State.

1937: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is founded

The now-international doughnut company was founded by Kentuckian Vernon Rudolph.

1814: National military police of Italy created

The Carabinieri was established by the Royal Patents as a policing force with jurisdiction over the military and civilians.

1923: The Hollywood sign officially unveiled: The Hollywood Sign is officially unveiled in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles. It originally read “Hollywoodland”.

1944: The crew of the USS Paul G. Baker lounges and performs maintenance during a peaceful day at sea, 1944. This image is rare among photos of US warships during WWII, as a sailor’s snapshot, it is far more candid than what would have generally been passed by the censors for publication.

The crew of the USS Paul G. Baker lounges and performs maintenance during a peaceful day at sea, 1944. This image is rare among photos of US warships during WWII, as a sailor's snapshot, it is far more candid than what would have generally been passed by the censors for publication. — The crew of the USS Paul G. Baker lounges and performs maintenance during a peaceful day at sea, 1944. This image is rare among photos of US warships during WWII, as a sailor’s snapshot, it is far more candid than what would have generally been passed by the censors for publication.

Famous Birthdays

Births On This Day, July 13

1979: Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer

1950: Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwanese politician

1942: Harrison Ford, American actor

1940: Patrick Stewart, English actor

1821: Nathan Bedford Forrest, American Confederate Army General

July 13th, 1821 “Wizard of the Saddle” Gen. Nathan B. Forrest was born in Tennessee. Forrest was known as a great tactician during the war but was marked for controversy when his men massacred U.S.C.T. men at Fort Pillow.