13 September, 1500
Pedro Álvares, a Portuguese businessman, reached Calicut and set up the first European factory in India. This marked a key moment in European-Indian trade relations.
13 September, 1788 
New York became the federal capital of the United States, serving as the hub of government for a brief period.
13 September, 1898
Hannibal Goodwin patented celluloid photographic film, which revolutionized the film industry and photography.
13 September, 1922
The Great Fire of Smyrna, the final event of the Greco-Turkish War, began. It led to widespread destruction and a significant loss of life.
13 September, 1948
Deputy Prime Minister of India, Vallabh Bhai Patel, ordered the Indian Army to enter Hyderabad. This action led to the state’s integration into the Indian Union.
13 September, 1965
Bombay (now Mumbai) was bombed by Pakistani forces during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
13 September, 1985
Super Mario Bros., a game that would go on to define a generation, was released in Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
13 September, 1985
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared AIDS a worldwide epidemic. This marked the beginning of global efforts to combat the disease.
13 September, 1989
Cape Town saw its largest anti-apartheid demonstration in thirty years. Around 20,000 people of all races marched in protest of recent police killings.
13 September, 1990
The first WorldAn attempt to hijack Indian Airlines flight IC 534 on its way from Coimbatore to Bangalore was thwarted. The flight was en route to Madras when the incident occurred.
13 September, 1991
Churchill Alemao, the former Chief Minister of Goa, surrendered to the police in Panaji after being wanted under the COFEPOSA.
13 September, 1992
The Indian government announced the formation of a National Human Rights Commission to safeguard human rights in the country.
13 September, 1993
Israeli Premier Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasir Arafat signed a historic peace accord on the White House lawn. This was a milestone in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
13 September, 1996
The Lokpal Bill, aimed at curbing corruption, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
13 September, 1997
Mother Teresa was laid to rest in a state funeral in Calcutta. Her passing brought together people from all walks of life to honor her selfless service.
13 September, 1997
India triumphed in the SAFF Football final in Kathmandu, defeating the Maldives to lift the title.
13 September, 1998
Dr. Justice Adarsh Sein Anand was appointed as the Chief Justice of India. His tenure would be marked by significant judicial reforms.
13 September, 2000
The Central Government reversed the ban on non-iodized salt, despite strong protests from the medical community and some state governments.
13 September, 2008
A series of bomb blasts rocked Delhi, killing 30 people and injuring over 130. This tragic event shook the city and the nation.
Famous Birthdays & Birth Anniversaries on September 13
13 September, 1857
Milton Snavely Hershey, the American chocolatier, was born. He would go on to found The Hershey Company and build one of the world’s largest chocolate factories. His wealth funded educational projects through the Hershey Foundation.
13 September, 1860
John Pershing, an American general, was born. He commanded the U.S. Expeditionary Forces during World War I, making a significant impact on the outcome of the war.
13 September, 1865
William Birdwood, an Indian-English Field Marshal, was born. He played a crucial role in the British Indian Army during both World Wars.
13 September, 1886
Robert Robinson, an English chemist, was born. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1947 for his work on plant dyes and alkaloids.
13 September, 1890
Antony Noghès, the founder of the Monaco Grand Prix, was born. He is remembered for his contributions to motorsports.
13 September, 1901
Jamshedji Bomanji H. Wadia, an Indian film director and producer, was born. His work in Indian cinema began with his first film, Toofan Mail, in 1932.
13 September, 1906
Surendra Kumar Dey, an Indian social reformer and politician, was born in Sylhet, now in Bangladesh. He played a pivotal role in India’s cooperative movement.
13 September, 1916
Roald Dahl, the famous British author, was born. Known for his children’s books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG, his stories have captivated readers worldwide.
13 September, 1959
Rajeev Shukla, an Indian politician and cricket administrator, was born. He has had a strong influence on Indian cricket management.
13 September, 1967
Michael Johnson, the American sprinter, was born. Known for his iconic upright running style, he won two gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
13 September, 1969
Shane Warne, the legendary Australian cricketer, was born. He became one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the game.
13 September, 1976
Ro Khanna, an American politician representing Silicon Valley, was born. He is a key voice in the tech industry and U.S. Congress.
13 September, 1980
Viren Rasquinha, an Indian field hockey player, was born. After retiring, he became the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, supporting Indian athletes in their Olympic pursuits.
Death Anniversaries on September 13
13 September, 81 AD
Titus, the Roman emperor, passed away. He is remembered for completing the construction of the Colosseum and his efforts to help victims of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
13 September, 1592
Michel de Montaigne, the French philosopher and essayist, passed away. He is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form.
13 September, 1598
Philip II of Spain, one of the most powerful rulers in history, passed away. His empire spanned across continents, making him a dominant force in European politics.
13 September, 1806
Charles James Fox, the English statesman, passed away. His death came just as he was about to introduce a bill to abolish slavery.
13 September, 1893
Mama Parmanand, a founder of the Prarthana Samaj, passed away. He was a strong advocate for social reform in India.
13 September, 1928
Shridhar Pathak, a renowned Hindi poet and writer, passed away. His contributions helped shape modern Hindi literature.
13 September, 1929
Jatin Das, an Indian revolutionary, passed away after a hunger strike in a British jail. His death became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule.
13 September, 1984
Swami Brahmanand, a spiritual leader and freedom fighter, passed away. He established several educational institutions and played a key role in India’s independence movement.
13 September, 1989
Cape Town saw its largest anti-apartheid demonstration in thirty years. Around 20,000 people of all races marched in protest of recent police killings.
13 September, 2004
Luis E. Miramontes, a Mexican chemist and co-inventor of the birth control pill, passed away. His work had a lasting impact on reproductive health.
13 September, 2012
Ranganath Misra, a former Chief Justice of India, passed away. He was also the first chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, leaving behind a legacy of justice.