1958 – 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.

Historical events for the 13th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 13.

2012年5月13日 · Blood, toil, tears and sweat, hunger strike in Tiananmen Square, how Australia was born and other historical events, birthdays and deaths from May 13.

Discover what happened on May 13 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Tensions between Mexico and the United States —stemming from the U.S. annexation of Texas (1845)—led the U.S. Congress on this day in 1846 to approve overwhelmingly a declaration of war against Mexico. Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about wars throughout history.

May 13th is officially celebrated as International Hummus Day and Leprechaun Day. Welcome to day 133 of the year folks, there are 232 days left in 2025. Learn all about May 13th right here as we step back in time to the major events that all made this day a unique day in history.

2024年5月7日 · May 13th stands as a significant date in history, marked by groundbreaking events that have shaped cultures, politics, and technological advancements worldwide.

2023年6月20日 · On May 13th, significant events like the founding of the Brazil Federation and Winston Churchill’s iconic speech took place, shaping history with political, scientific, and cultural milestones.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 13? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

On May 13, 1981, Mehmet Ali Agca, a Turkish member of the Grey Wolves (ultranationalist Turkish neo-fascist organization), attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II by shooting the pontiff four times with a 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistol.