December 13

Wednesday 13, 2000:

The Texas 7 escape from a Texas prison and go on a crime spree.

Sunday 13, 1959:

Archbishop Makarios becomes the first President of Cyprus

Wednesday 13, 1939:

The Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval battle of World War II, begins.

Saturday 13, 1862:

American Civil War: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats the Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside.

Tuesday 13, 1577:

Sir Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage

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