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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 13, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for July.
Events that occurred on July 13 throughout history
The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance, which established governing rules for the Northwest Territory. The Ordinance also established procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery.
Nicholas Kelly led several dozen enslaved people in an uprising at Charleston’s Work House. The rebels freed approximately 37 people before escaping into the city.
The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting. The riots were driven by working-class white men (Irish immigrants) who were angered by a provision allowing wealthy individuals to pay a $300 to avoid being drafted. The riot is regarded as the worst in U.S. history.
The first artificial intelligence workshop commences at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The two month summer event gathered mathematicians, computer scientists, and cognitive researchers to lay the groundwork for simulating human learning and intelligence with machines. It is considered to be the birthplace of AI as an academic discipline and the place where the term "artificial intelligence" was first coined.
During a private interview with Senate Watergate Committee staff, Alexander Butterfield disclosed the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret White House taping system. He revealed it publicly three days later.
Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon.
The Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack the U.S. Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The Battle of Wanat resulted in the most U.S. deaths in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.
People born on July 13
Author interested in games, art and dress. Culin was also an ethnographer who concentrated his early studies on Asian-Americans workers in Philadelphia. His first published works were The Practice of Medicine by the Chinese in America.
Author and illustrator of more than 30 children's books, including Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper, Puss in Boots, and Stone Soup: An Old Tale.
Child actress who starred in over 24 films between 1910-1913.
Actor and comedian recognized for his role as Leslie Chow in The Hangover film series. Jeong is also a physician and licensed in the state of California.
Business magnate, real estate developer, and investor who was a member of the Astor family. He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank. He was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of roughly $87 million when he died.
Critically acclaimed and multi-award winning actor with starring roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones series, and The Fugitive.
Actress best known for her role as Frenchy in Grease.
Tuskegee Airman who trained during World War II and later became the first Black U.S. Air Force jet fighter pilot to fly combat missions during the Korean War.
American actor best known for his role as Colonel Robert Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes.
