July 13 is the 194th day of the year, 195th in leap years, in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, there are 171 days remaining in the year. If an individual is born on this day, he or she is a Cancer under the Zodiac symbols.
Important Events in History
A lot of important events took place on this day, including the birth of Julius Caesar, the dictator of the Roman Republic in 100 BC. Also, the Continental Congress enacted the Northwest Ordinance, which established the governing rules for the Northwest Territory. The ordinance established procedures that will affect the admission of new states and limit the expansion of slavery. Also known as the Freedom Ordinance, it’s been argued that it was the single most important piece of legislation aside from the Declaration of Independence. http://www.econlib.org/library/YPDBooks/Lalor/llCy787.html
New York Draft Riots
The riots took place from July 13 to July 16, 1863. The riots were the height of dissatisfaction with new laws that were passed in Congress to draft men in the ongoing American Civil War. It was considered one of the largest civil rebellions in history aside from the Civil War. http://www.civilwarhome.com/woolor.htm
This page features some of the other notable happenings, events, and stories from July 9 past, present, and even future.
AP Today in History
This video, entitled "Today in History" illustrates the different historical and entertainment events that occurred on this day. The video delves into big events that include the Live Aid concerts, which were held in London and Philadelphia. It also marks the day of the major blackout that hit New York.
The 2000s
- 2005: Former WorldCom Inc. CEO Bernard Ebbers was sentenced to 25 years in prison for being behind the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history.
The 1960s
- 1967: Race riots in Newark, New Jersey claim the lives of 27 people.
The 1800s
- 1863: Over 1000 people died during rioting against the Civil War military draft in New York City
July 13 Moment of Zen
- 2005: CBS reporter David Martin delivers his story from a wind tunnel.
- 2004: Bush defends the war in Iraq by claiming the American people are safer.
- 2000: A man dressed up as a rat protests the treatment of rats.
- 1999: Iranian women protest in burkas.
- 2006: Steve Doocy takes a look at the five day forecast in Iraq
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Moment of Zen - Hot Iraq Daily Show
Full EpisodesPolitical Humor Joke of the Day
Famous Birthdays
- 1974: Steve-O - Jackass
- 1946: Cheech Marin - Cheech and Chong
- 1943: Harrison Ford - Indiana Jones
- 1940: Patrick Stewart - Star Trek
- 100 BCE: Julius Caesar - Roman Leader
Famous Deaths
- 1983: Gabrielle Roy - Author
- 1954: Frida Kahlo - Mexican Painter
Top Box Office Movies
Music Chart Toppers
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