1913day.year
The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.
A cholera outbreak struck the Romanian Army during the Second Balkan War in 1913, causing widespread illness among troops.
As Romanian forces advanced into Bulgaria, unsanitary conditions and contaminated water sources triggered the epidemic. Medical corps struggled to contain the rapidly spreading disease amid ongoing combat. Thousands of soldiers fell ill, straining the army’s logistical and medical capabilities. Quarantine measures and improved field sanitation were eventually implemented. The outbreak underscored the impact of disease on military operations in early 20th century warfare. It prompted reforms in military hygiene and public health practices in the Romanian armed forces.
1913
1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak
Second Balkan War
1977day.year
Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.
A nearly 24-hour power outage plunges New York City into darkness, triggering fires and rampant looting during a time of crisis.
On July 13, 1977, New York City suffered a massive blackout caused by a lightning strike on the power grid, plunging the metropolis into chaos. Over the next 24 hours, looters and opportunists ransacked stores across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, while fires burned unchecked in many neighborhoods. The city’s overstretched police and fire departments struggled to restore order amid widespread economic hardship and high unemployment. Mayor Abraham Beame called in the National Guard and state troopers to quell the violence. The blackout highlighted underlying social tensions and prompted major reforms in the city’s infrastructure and emergency response protocols.
financial and social turmoil
New York City
electrical blackout
1990day.year
Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake triggers a massive avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in history's deadliest mountaineering disaster.
On July 13, 1990, a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The tremors triggered a colossal avalanche on Lenin Peak, one of the world's highest mountains.
Over 43 climbers from multiple expeditions were buried under snow and ice, making it the deadliest accident in mountaineering history.
Rescue teams faced perilous conditions, unstable slopes, and extreme altitudes while searching for survivors.
The disaster led to strengthened safety protocols and a deeper awareness of the unpredictable hazards of high-altitude climbing.
1990
Lenin Peak disaster
avalanche
2011day.year
Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
Three coordinated bomb blasts strike Mumbai during rush hour, killing 26 people and injuring over 130.
On July 13, 2011, three powerful explosives detonated on commuter arteries in Mumbai during the evening rush hour.
The blasts targeted crowded neighborhoods, claiming 26 lives and wounding around 130 civilians.
Authorities suspected militant groups behind the coordinated attacks, heightening fears of urban terrorism in India’s financial hub.
Emergency responders and bystanders worked through the night to rescue trapped victims from shattered buildings and vehicles.
The incident prompted increased security measures and renewed efforts to combat extremist networks operating across South Asia.
2011
Mumbai
three bomb blasts
2011day.year
Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.
A regional passenger flight crashes on approach to Recife’s airport, killing all 16 aboard.
On July 13, 2011, Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 encountered fatal difficulties while attempting to land at Recife’s Boa Viagem Airport in Brazil.
The aircraft, a Let L-410 Turbolet, crashed short of the runway in heavy rain conditions.
All 16 people on board, including passengers and crew, were tragically killed in the accident.
Investigators examined possible mechanical failures, pilot error, and adverse weather factors.
The crash led to calls for improved aviation safety oversight and stricter regulations for regional carriers in Brazil.
Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896
Boa Viagem, Recife
2013day.year
Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan.
Typhoon Soulik batters East China and Taiwan, causing widespread damage, killing at least nine, and impacting over 160 million people.
On July 13, 2013, Typhoon Soulik intensified into a major storm and made landfall in Taiwan before moving toward East China.
The powerful typhoon brought torrential rains, gusty winds, and severe flooding to coastal and mountainous regions.
At least nine fatalities were reported, with hundreds of thousands evacuated from vulnerable areas.
Infrastructure damage disrupted transportation, power, and communication networks across affected provinces.
The storm’s impact underscored the need for improved early-warning systems and resilient disaster preparedness in the region.
2013
Typhoon Soulik
East China
Taiwan
2020day.year
After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru in California, where she had drowned.
Following a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from California's Lake Piru, where she drowned.
Naya Rivera, best known for her breakthrough role on the television series Glee, went missing while boating on Lake Piru on July 8, 2020. A massive search effort involving helicopters, boats, and divers scoured the lake for five days. On July 13, authorities confirmed the recovery of her body near the lake’s boating area. Investigators concluded that she had drowned accidentally after saving her young son, who was found unharmed on the boat. The tragic news prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry. Rivera’s death cast a spotlight on water safety and the enduring legacy of her inspiring performances.
2020
After a five-day search
Naya Rivera
Lake Piru
California