5 National Days to Celebrate on December 13, 2026

December 13, 2026 celebrates National Cocoa Day, plus 4 more.

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Pick A Pathologist Day

Pick a Pathologist Pal Day on December 13th encourages us to make friends with a pathologist or coroner because we never know what tomorrow holds.

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Historical Events on December 13

Events that occurred on December 13 throughout history

1913

The Associated Automobile Clubs of New Jersey and the

The Associated Automobile Clubs of New Jersey and the Newark Motor Clubs renamed the first section of Lincoln Highway between Jersey City and Newark, NJ. The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway for automobiles in the United States, and it was promoted and supported by automobile clubs across the United States. This first section was named Essex-Hudson Lincoln Highway.

December 13, 1913

1950

Thanks to an invitation by a friend, James Dean appeared in

Thanks to an invitation by a friend, James Dean appeared in his first acting gig in a Pepsi commercial.

December 13, 1950

1989

The Warner Bros

The Warner Bros. film Driving Miss Daisy is given a limited theatrical release following its December 11th premiere. Starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd, the film was directed by Bruce Beresford. It won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress.

December 13, 1989

2001

A Beautiful Mind starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, and

A Beautiful Mind starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, and Jennifer Connelly premieres in Beverly Hills, CA. Directed by Ron Howard, the film follows the life of mathematician John Forbes Nash, Jr. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Director. December 13th Celebrated (And Not So Celebrated) Birthdays

December 13, 2001