June 13

Sunday 13, 1982:

Fahd becomes King of Saudi Arabia upon the death of his brother, Khalid.

Monday 13, 1966:

The United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.

Tuesday 13, 1944:

World War II: Germany launches a V1 Flying Bomb attack on England. Only four of the eleven bombs actually hit their targets.

Monday 13, 1927:

A ticker-tape parade is held for aviator Charles Lindbergh down 5th Avenue in New York City.

Sunday 13, 1920:

The United States Postal Service rules that children may not be sent via parcel post.

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