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JUNE, 13
June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th if leap year). There are 201 days left before the end of the year.
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June, 13

Celebrations

Saint Anthony of Padua

A Franciscan friar born in Lisbon around 1195 who died in Padua in 1231, and a Doctor of the Church. He is traditionally invoked to find lost objects.

International Albinism Awareness Day

Established by the UN in 2014, it aims to counter the discrimination and violence faced by people with albinism, particularly in Africa.

Events

2025

Start of the Twelve Day War between Israel and Iran

Israel launched air strikes on Iran, killing several military figures and scientists. Iran retaliated by striking Israeli territory, the start of what became known as the Twelve Day War.
2010

Return to Earth of the Hayabusa capsule

The capsule of Japan's Hayabusa probe, carrying grains from the asteroid Itokawa, returned to Earth and landed in the Australian outback, ending the mission.
2005

Michael Jackson acquitted at his trial

The jury cleared Michael Jackson of every charge in his trial over alleged sexual abuse of a child in 2003.
2002

United States withdraws from the ABM Treaty

The United States pulled out of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, an agreement limiting missile defense systems.
1997

Timothy McVeigh sentenced to death

A jury handed Timothy McVeigh a death sentence for his role in the Oklahoma City attack of 1995.
1983

Pioneer 10 passes the orbit of Neptune

The Pioneer 10 probe crossed the orbit of Neptune, becoming the first artificial object to move beyond the inner Solar System.
1982

Fahd becomes King of Saudi Arabia

Fahd became king of Saudi Arabia when his brother Khalid died, taking over the throne from him.
1971

The New York Times publishes the Pentagon Papers

The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, a set of documents on the Vietnam War.
1966

Miranda v. Arizona ruling on the rights of suspects

In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that police must tell suspects of their rights, including those under the Fifth Amendment, before questioning them.
1952

Catalina affair: a Swedish DC-3 is shot down

A Swedish Air Force Douglas DC-3 was downed by a Soviet MiG-15 jet, the start of what became known as the Catalina affair.
1944

Battle of Villers-Bocage after the Normandy landings

At Villers-Bocage, after the Normandy landings, German tank ace Michael Wittmann ambushed the British 7th Armoured Division and destroyed up to fourteen tanks in his Tiger I.
1944

First V1 flying bomb attacks on England

Germany launched its first V1 flying bombs against Britain. Of the eleven fired, only four hit their targets.
1898

Creation of the Yukon Territory

Yukon was established as a federal territory of Canada, with the town of Dawson as its capital.
1886

Great Vancouver fire

A great fire destroyed much of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada.
1777

Lafayette lands in America

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, landed near Charleston, South Carolina, to support the Continental Congress in the American Revolutionary War.
1740

Start of the Siege of St. Augustine in Florida

During the War of Jenkins' Ear, Georgia governor James Oglethorpe besieged St. Augustine in a failed bid to capture Spanish Florida.
1625

Marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France

Henrietta Maria of France, a Catholic princess, became the wife of King Charles I of England in a ceremony at Canterbury.
1514

Launch of the warship Henry Grace à Dieu

The Henry Grace à Dieu, a ship of more than 1,000 tons built for Henry VIII at the Woolwich Dockyard, was launched. It was among the most powerful warships of its day.
1494

Discovery of the Isle of Youth by Christopher Columbus

During his third voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus took possession of the island for Spain. He named it La Evangelista. The island had many names during its history: Isla de Cotorras ("island parrots") and Isla de Tesoros ("Treasure Island").
1381

Rebels burn the Savoy Palace in London

During the uprising led by Wat Tyler, the rebels entered London and burned down the Savoy Palace.

Sayings

There is no saying for this day!

Astrology

Sign of the Zodiac: 23rd day of the astrological sign of Gemini.

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