July 13

Thursday 13, 1972:

The United States Democratic Party nominates George McGovern for president at its convention in Miami Beach, Florida but, because of an impassioned platform dispute, McGovern does not give his acceptance speech until the early morning hours of the 14th.

Sunday 13, 1919:

The British airship R-34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.

Monday 13, 1772:

HMS Resolution, under the command of Captain James Cook, set sail from Plymouth, England.

Friday 13, 1573:

Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.

Saturday 13, 1174:

William the Lion of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, was captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England.