November 13
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Agostina Livia Pietrantoni, Brice of Tours, Didacus (Diego) of Alcalá, Eugenius II of Toledo, Frances Xavier Cabrini, Homobonus, John Chrysostom(Eastern Orthodox, Repose), Quintian of Rodez, Saints of theBenedictine family, Saints of thePremonstratensianOrder, Stanislaus Kostka, Charles Simeon(Church of England), TheHundred Thousand Martyrs of Tbilisi(Georgian Orthodox Church)
A collective feast day honoring numerous saints recognized in various Christian traditions.
Sadie Hawkins Day(United States)
A lighthearted American tradition where women invite men to dates in a fun role-reversal event.
World Kindness Day
An international observance promoting acts of kindness around the world.
Agostina Livia Pietrantoni
Brice of Tours
Didacus (Diego) of Alcalá
Eugenius II of Toledo
Frances Xavier Cabrini
Homobonus
Events
English king Æthelred II orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St. Brice's Day massacre.
On November 13, 1002, King Æthelred II ordered the massacre of Danes throughout England, an atrocity now known as the St. Brice's Day Massacre.
Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of Scotland, and his son Edward, are killed.
In 1093, the Battle of Alnwick saw English forces defeat the Scots, leading to the deaths of King Malcolm III and his son Edward.
Louis VII of France marries Adela of Champagne.
In 1160, King Louis VII of France married Adela of Champagne, forging a key alliance within the Capetian dynasty.
First English Civil War: Battle of Turnham Green: The Royalist forces withdraw in the face of the Parliamentarian army and fail to take London.
During the First English Civil War in 1642, the Battle of Turnham Green forced Royalist forces to withdraw, preserving Parliamentarian control of London.
Jacobite rising in Scotland: Battle of Sheriffmuir: The forces of the Kingdom of Great Britain halt the Jacobite advance, although the action is inconclusive.
In 1715, British government forces clashed with Jacobite rebels at the Battle of Sheriffmuir, halting the uprising in Scotland in an inconclusive encounter.
American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal.
In 1775, General Richard Montgomery led Patriot forces to capture Montreal during the American Revolutionary War, extending the rebellion into Canada.
Great Meteor Storm of 1833.
The Great Meteor Storm of 1833 dazzled observers across North America with a breathtaking display of thousands of shooting stars.
James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism by Charles Lafontaine, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism.
In 1841, Scottish surgeon James Braid witnessed a demonstration of animal magnetism by Charles Lafontaine, sparking his studies that coined the term 'hypnotism'.
The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, before moving to the other side of Elliott Bay to what would become Seattle.
On November 13, 1851, the Denny Party landed at Alki Point in present-day Seattle, marking the beginning of the city's founding.
Births
Augustine of Hippo
Early Christian theologian and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Hippo Regius.
King of England from 1327 to 1377; known for restoring royal authority and launching the Hundred Years’ War.
Christoph I
Margrave of Baden-Baden from 1475 to 1527; patron of arts and architecture in southwestern Germany.
Johann Eck
German Catholic theologian and academic; principal opponent of Martin Luther during the Reformation.
William IV
Duke of Bavaria from 1508 to 1550; known for strengthening ducal authority and church reforms.
Philip I
Landgrave of Hesse known as Philip the Magnanimous and key supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
Cyril Lucaris
Patriarch of Constantinople who sought to reform the Orthodox Church and introduce Protestant ideas.
Albert VII
Archduke of Austria and Governor of the Spanish Netherlands; influential Habsburg statesman.
Jan Zach
Bohemian violinist, organist, and composer of the late Baroque era.
Deaths
Pope Nicholas I (800–867) served as head of the Catholic Church, strengthening papal authority and guiding church reforms in the 9th century.
Pallig
Pallig was a Danish chieftain and Jarl of Devonshire active during the Viking Age in early 11th-century England.
Gunhilde
Gunhilde was the wife of the Danish chieftain Pallig and lived during a turbulent period of Anglo-Danish conflict in 1002.
Abbo of Fleury
Abbo of Fleury (945–1004) was a French Benedictine monk and scholar renowned for his writings and monastic leadership.
Adalbero III of Luxembourg (c. 1010–1072) was a medieval noble member of the House of Luxembourg whose life remains lightly documented.
Malcolm III (c.1031–1093), known as Malcolm Canmore, was King of Scotland who restored native rule after the reign of Macbeth and established new Anglo-Scottish ties.
Fulk
Fulk (1089–1143) was Count of Anjou who became King of Jerusalem and strengthened the Crusader state through military and dynastic efforts.
Iziaslav II of Kiev
Iziaslav II of Kiev (d. 1154) was Grand Prince of Kiev whose turbulent reign reflected the dynastic struggles of the Kievan Rus.
Henry of France
Henry of France (d. 1175) was Archbishop of Reims and a scion of the Capetian dynasty who influenced French ecclesiastical policy in the 12th century.