April 13

Sunday 13, 1986:

Jack Nicklaus wins his sixth Masters Tournament

Sunday 13, 1975:

An attack by Phalangists on a Palestinian bus in Ain El Remmeneh, Lebanon marks the beginning of a 15 year civil war.

Friday 13, 1945:

German troops massacre more than 1000 political and military prisoners in Gardelegen Germany. The atrocity is discovered two days later by American forces.

Sunday 13, 1902:

James C. Penney opens his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming

Friday 13, 1055:

Victor II is consecrated pope

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