Holidays and Observances
- Canada - Thanksgiving Day (2008)
- Judaism - Sukkot
Famous Birthdays
- 1971: Sacha Baron Cohen - Ali G
- 1967: Kate Walsh - Private Practice
- 1962: Jerry Rice - San Francisco 49ers
- 1947: Sammy Hagar - Van Halen
- 1941: Paul Simon - Simon & Garfunkel
- 1925: Lenny Bruce - Comedian
- 1925: Margaret Thatcher - Former UK PM
Famous Deaths
- 1812: Isaac Brock - The Hero of Upper Canada
Music Chart Toppers
Top Box Office Movies
Top Sports Teams
NHL Leaders on this Day
NFL Leaders on this Day
- 2008: Drew Brees, NO - 1993 Pass YDS
- 2008: Clinton Portis, WSH - 643 Rush YDS
- 2008: Cortland Finnegan, TNE - 4 InterceptionsNFL: Player Stat Leaders
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October 13 Historical Events
The 2000s
- 2006: Representative from Ohio, Bob Ney pleads guilty for his involvement in the Jack Abramoff Scandal.
The 1940s
The 1900s
- 1903: The first World Series is won by the Boston Americans after they defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3.
The 1700s
- 1792: The first cornerstone is laid at The White House which was designed by French architect Charles L'Enfant. John Adams would become the first President to sleep in The White House in 1800.
October 13 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Palin's Abuse of Power (2008)