August 13

Tuesday 13, 1940:

The Luftwaffe launches a series of attacks on British fighter bases and radar installations.

Monday 13, 1923:

First major sea-going ship arrives at Gdynia, newly constructed Polish seaport.

Friday 13, 1920:

Polish-Soviet War: Battle of Warsaw begins, lasts till August 25. The Red Army is defeated.

Friday 13, 523:

John succeeds Hormisdas as Pope.

Friday 13, 2004:

156 Congolese Tutsi refugees massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp, in Burundi.

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