September 13: What Happened on This Day in History
September 13th marks the 256th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 257th in case of leap years). There are 109 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 13th in history, famous birthdays on September 13th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 13.
What happened on September 13?
Here's what happened on September 13th in history:
- 2023: Following the recent military coup in Niger, the United States military announced the resumption of drone operations and counterterrorism missions in the region, signaling continued strategic engagement despite political instability.
- 2018: The third Inter-Korean summit was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang, bringing together South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss bilateral relations and potential diplomatic cooperation.
- 2017: A suicide bombing near Kabul International Cricket Stadium kills three people and injures five. Simultaneously, the United States Senate blocks an amendment to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act that would have repealed war authorizations for Afghanistan and Iraq.
- 2016: Syria claims its air defense shot down an Israeli warplane that attacked a Syrian army post near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The Israel Defense Forces reported that missiles were fired at their aircraft but did not hit.
- 2015: A car bomb attack by the PKK targeted a Turkish police checkpoint in southeastern Turkey, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to five others. The region's largest city, Diyarbakir, was placed under a security forces curfew in response to the attack.
- 2012: Lakhdar Brahimi is appointed as the U.N.-Arab League special envoy to the Syrian civil war. Active fighting continues in the eastern regions of Damascus.
- 1997: Katherine Shindle, representing Illinois, is crowned as the 71st Miss America at the annual pageant. At 24 years old, she represents a new generation of pageant winners who often use their platform for social advocacy.
- 1992: In a thrilling match at the 112th US Men's Tennis Championship, Stefan Edberg successfully defeated Pete Sampras in a four-set final with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-2. Edberg demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, overcoming an initial set loss to clinch the title.
- 1989: The renowned musical 'Les Misérables' opens at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, marking an important cultural event in the city's theatrical landscape.
- 1976: On September 13, 1976, a catastrophic structural failure occurred when a six-story apartment building in Karachi, Pakistan, suddenly collapsed, resulting in the tragic death of 139 residents. The incident highlighted significant concerns about building safety standards and construction practices in urban areas during that period.
What famous birthdays are on September 13?
On September 13th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Lili Reinhart (1996)Lili Reinhart is an American actress best known for her leading role as Betty Cooper in the popular teen drama series Riverdale and her...
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Claudette Colbert (1903)Acclaimed French-American actress who starred in over 50 movies and won an Oscar for 'It Happened One Night' in 1934.
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Tyler Perry (1969)Tyler Perry is a prominent American actor, filmmaker, playwright, and media mogul who revolutionized African American entertainment through...
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Jacqueline Bisset (1944)Jacqueline Bisset is a renowned British actress known for her iconic roles in classic films like 'The Deep', 'Bullitt', and 'Murder on the...
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Jean Smart (1951)Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in television series like 'Designing Women', 'Frasier', and 'Hacks', with a career spanning...
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Mel Tormé (1925)Mel Tormé was a renowned American jazz singer, songwriter, and actor known as the 'Velvet Fog' for his smooth vocal style.
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Iyanla Vanzant (1953)Iyanla Vanzant is a renowned spiritual life coach and television personality, best known for her transformative reality show 'Iyanla: Fix My...
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Robbie Kay (1995)British actor known for roles in TV series 'Heroes Reborn' and films like 'Once Upon a Time'.
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Colin Trevorrow (1976)Colin Trevorrow is an American film director best known for directing 'Jurassic World' and rebooting the Jurassic Park franchise, as well as...
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Mae Questel (1908)Famous American voice actress best known for voicing Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in numerous animated cartoons during the golden age of...
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Who died on September 13?
On September 13th the following celebrities died:
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Georges Guétary (1997)Georges Guétary was a renowned French-Egyptian entertainer who achieved significant success as a singer, dancer, and actor during the...
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Eddie Money (2019)Eddie Money was a prominent American rock musician known for hit songs like 'Take Me Home Tonight' and 'Two Tickets to Paradise'.
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Dorothy McGuire (2001)Renowned American actress of stage and screen, known for her roles in classic films like 'Gentleman's Agreement' and 'A Tree Grows in...
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- Moses Malone (2015)
Legendary NBA basketball player, considered one of the greatest centers in basketball history.
- Noor Inayat Khan (1944)
Noor Inayat Khan was a courageous British spy of Indian descent who worked for the Special Operations Executive during World War II, risking...
- Lin Biao (1971)
Prominent Chinese military leader and politician who served as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China and was a key figure in the...
What day of the year is September 13?
September 13th marks the 256th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 257th in case of leap years).
There are 109 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 13th is the 13th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 13?
On September 13th, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.
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| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 13?
The zodiac sign associated with September 13th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
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