what happens on october 13

October 13 is notable for both historical events and annual observances. Some well-known things tied to that date include the death of Roman Emperor Claudius, the arrest of the Knights Templar in 1307, and the 2010 rescue of the last Chilean miners.

Common observances

On October 13, you may also see observances such as National M &M Day, World Thrombosis Day , International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction , and National No Bra Day.

In history

A few widely cited October 13 milestones are:

• 54 AD: Claudius dies, and Nero succeeds him.

• 1307: The Knights Templar are arrested in France.

• 2010: The Chilean miners are rescued after 69 days underground.

If you want, I can also give you:

• a list of famous birthdays on October 13 ,
• today-in-history facts for October 13 , or
• holiday/observance info for a specific country.