November 13

Friday 13, 1981:

The first Friday the 13th event held by motorcyclists in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada.

Saturday 13, 1954:

Great Britain defeated France to capture the first ever Rugby League World Cup in Paris in front of around 30,000 spectators.

Thursday 13, 1941:

World War II: The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is torpedoed by U 81, she sinks on November 14.

Friday 13, 1908:

Andrew Fisher becomes the 5th Prime Minister of Australia.

Monday 13, 1775:

American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Col. Ethan Allen attack Montreal defended by British Kingdom of Great Britain General Guy Carleton. Allen and his troups were disorganised and soundly defeated.