May 13

Wednesday 13, 1998:

Following India's second round of nuclear tests the United States and Japan impose economic sanctions.

Wednesday 13, 1981:

Mehmet Ali Ağca attempts to assassinate Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square in Rome.

Tuesday 13, 1969:

Race riots in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, later known as the 13 May Incident.

Tuesday 13, 1958:

1958 - Velcro's trade mark is registered.

Monday 13, 1861:

American Civil War: Queen Victoria of Britain issues a "proclamation of neutrality" which recognizes the breakaway states as having belligerent rights.

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