August 13 in history
Events on August 13
Notable events that happened on August 13 in past years.
- 2020
Israel–United Arab Emirates relations are formally established.
Wikipedia article: Israel–United Arab Emirates relations - 2004
One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi.
Wikipedia article: Democratic Republic of the Congo - 1977
Members of the British National Front (NF) clash with anti-NF demonstrators in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 arrests and at least 111 injuries.
Wikipedia article: National Front (UK) - 1967
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier National Park in separate incidents.
Wikipedia article: Night of the Grizzlies - 1960
The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
Wikipedia article: Central African Republic - 1940
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, during the Battle of Britain in an attempt to destroy the British Royal Air Force.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1918
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is established as a public company in Germany.
Wikipedia article: BMW - 1900
The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines sets a new record for the eastward passage when it docks in Plymouth, England, five days, 11 hours and 45 minutes after sailing from New York, breaking by three hours, six minutes its previous mark in its maiden voyage in July.
Wikipedia article: SS Deutschland (1900) - 1876
A performance of Wagner's Das Rheingold opens the first Ring cycle at the first Bayreuth Festival.
Wikipedia article: Das Rheingold - 1792
King Louis XVI of France is formally arrested by the National Tribunal, and declared an enemy of the people.
Wikipedia article: Louis XVI - 1650
Colonel George Monck of the English Army forms Monck's Regiment of Foot, which will later become the Coldstream Guards.
Wikipedia article: George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle - 1553
Michael Servetus is arrested by John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland as a heretic.
Wikipedia article: Michael Servetus - 1516
The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognizes Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, recognizes Francis's claim to Milan.
Wikipedia article: War of the League of Cambrai - 871
Emperor Louis II of Italy and Empress Engelberga are captured by Prince Adelchis of Benevento.
- 29 BC
Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes.
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