July 13
Tuesday 13, 1948:
The Coptic and Ethiopian Churches reach an agreement leading to the promotion of the Ethiopian church to the rank of an autocephalous Patriarchate. Five bishops are immediately consecrated by the Patriarch of Alexandria, who are empowered to elect a new Patriarch for their church, and the successor to Abuna Qerellos IV is granted the power to consecrate new bishops.
Monday 13, 1908:
Women compete in modern Olympics for the first time.
Friday 13, 1900:
Boxer Rebellion: In China, Tientsin is retaken by European Allies from the rebelling Boxers.
Monday 13, 1772:
HMS Resolution, under the command of Captain James Cook, set sail from Plymouth, England.
Sunday 13, 1558:
Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul des Thermes at Gravelines.
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