May 1958 crisis: A group of French military officers lead a coup in Algiers demanding that a government of national unity be formed with Charles de Gaulle at its head in order to defend French control of Algeria. Date: May 13, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events…
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, the US Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators. Date: May 13, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today)
Hundreds of University of California, Berkeley students congregate for the first day of protest against a visit by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Date: May 13, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)
Dr. Zakir Husain becomes the third President of India. He is the first Muslim President of the Indian Union. He holds this position until August 24, 1969. Date: May 13, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1967 π On This Day (Today)
In the aftermath of the 1969 Malaysian general election, Sino-Malay sectarian violence erupts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Date: May 13, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
The Troubles: A car bombing outside a crowded pub in Belfast sparks a two-day gun battle involving the Provisional IRA, Ulster Volunteer Force and British Army. Seven people are killed and over 66 injured. Date: May 13, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in…
A fire occurs in the Sennichi Department Store in Osaka, Japan. Blocked exits and non-functional elevators result in 118 fatalities (many victims leaping to their deaths). Date: May 13, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today)
An F3 tornado hits Kalamazoo County, Michigan. President Jimmy Carter declares it a federal disaster area. Date: May 13, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today)
Mehmet Ali AΔca attempts to assassinate Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square in Rome. The Pope is rushed to the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic to undergo emergency surgery and survives. Date: May 13, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1981 π …
Police bomb MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, killing six adults and five children, and destroying the homes of 250 city residents. Date: May 13, 1985 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1985 π On This Day (Today)