October 13: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions. With a decisive vote of 143 countries in favor, 5 against, and 35 abstentions, the resolution called for Moscow to immediately reverse its territorial takeover. This vote represented the strongest international condemnation of Russia's actions since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
• 2019: Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei made history by setting a new world record in the women's marathon, completing the 2019 Chicago Marathon in an extraordinary time of 2:14:04. Her performance broke Paula Radcliffe's long-standing 16-year-old record, marking a significant milestone in women's long-distance running.
• 2009: Al Martino, a renowned American singer and actor who was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, passed away. Born in 1927, Martino was known for his contributions to music and film.
• 2007: Bob Denard, a notorious French mercenary who was active in Africa since 1961 and led four coups in the Comoros between 1975 and 1995, passed away at age 78.
• 2005: Commemorating Vivian Malone Jones, a significant American civil rights activist who was born in 1942 and played a crucial role in desegregation efforts.
• 2003: Bertram Brockhouse, a distinguished Canadian physicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize, passed away. Born in 1918, he made significant contributions to the field of physics.
• 1980: On October 13, 1980, a tragic incident of racial violence occurred in Buffalo, New York, where six African American individuals were victims of unprovoked murders, highlighting the ongoing racial tensions and hate crimes in the United States during this period.
• 1979: Rebecca Clarke, a pioneering English composer and accomplished violist, passed away. Clarke was a significant figure in early 20th-century classical music, known for her innovative compositions and contributions to chamber music. As a female composer in a male-dominated era, she broke significant barriers in the classical music world.
• 1974: Joseph Utsler, better known as Violent J, was born. He would later become a founding member of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse, known for their distinctive horrorcore rap style.
• 1972: The theatrical production "Hurry, Harry" closes at the Ritz Theater in New York City after just two performances, a brief and unremarkable run in the Broadway theater scene.

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October 13th marks the 286th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 287th in case of leap years).

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October 13th is the 13th day of the month of October.

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On October 13th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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