October 13

Wednesday 13, 1999:

The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

Friday 13, 1995:

Microsoft releases Windows 95.

Thursday 13, 1983:

Ameritech Mobile Communications (now Cingular) launched the first US cellular network in Chicago.

Friday 13, 1775:

The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).

Wednesday 13, 1582:

Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

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