October 13 in History

Historical Events on October 13

1792 In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.

1812 War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights: As part of the Niagara campaign in Ontario, Canada, United States forces under General Stephen Van Rensselaer are repulsed from invading Canada by British and native troops led by Sir Isaac Brock.

1885 The Georgia Institute of Technology is founded in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

1903 The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.

1923 Ankara replaces Istanbul as the capital of Turkey.

1943 World War II: The new government of Italy sides with the Allies and declares war on Germany.

1962 The Pacific Northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a Cat 3 hurricane. Winds measured above 150 mph at several locations; 46 people died.

1990 End of the Lebanese Civil War. Syrian forces launch an attack on the free areas of Lebanon removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace.

2010 The mining accident in Copiapó, Chile comes to an end as all 33 miners arrive at the surface after surviving a record 69 days underground awaiting rescue.

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Famous Birthdays on October 13

1925 Margaret Thatcher

1967 Trevor Hoffman

1982 Ian Thorpe

1995 BTS (band)

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Famous Deaths on October 13

1282 Nichiren

1882 Arthur de Gobineau

1987 Kishore Kumar

2016 Bhumibol Adulyadej

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