Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on October 13
12 holidays and special days are celebrated on October 13 around the world.
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- 41events
Holidays and observances
Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)There are several public holidays in Azerbaijan. Public holidays were regulated in the constitution of the Azerbaijan SSR for the first time on 19 May 1921. They are now regulated by the Constitution of Azerbaijan.
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Blessed Alexandrina of BalasarAlexandrina Maria da Costa, best known as Blessed Alexandrina of Balazar, was a Portuguese mystic and victim soul, member of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, who was born and died in Balazar. On 25 April 2004, she was declared blessed by Pope John Paul
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Daniel and companions, of CeutaDaniel and companions were seven Friars Minor martyred at Ceuta on 10 October 1227, according to the Chronicle of the Twenty-Four Generals of the Order of Friars Minor. Their story is likely a legend or fabrication. The names of Daniel's companions are borrowe
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Edward the Confessor (translation)Edward the Confessor was King of the English from 1042 until his death in 1066. He was the last reigning monarch of the House of Wessex.
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Gerald of AurillacGerald of Aurillac is a French saint of the Roman Catholic Church, also recognized by other religious denominations of Christianity.Christian feast day: Blessed Maddalena Panattieri (OP)Maddalena Panattieri, OP was an Italian Sister of Penance of Saint Dominic. Panattieri was a stigmatic and received visions during her life with one in particular being the French invasion of the Italian peninsula. She served as a catechist to children and was
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Theophilus of AntiochTheophilus of Antioch was Patriarch of Antioch from 169 until 183. He succeeded Eros of Antioch c. 169, and was succeeded by Maximus I c. 183, according to Henry Fynes Clinton, but these dates are only approximations. His death probably occurred between 183 an
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October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)October 12 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - October 14
Doi taikomatsuri October 13–15 (Shikokuchūō, Ehime, Japan)Doi taikomatsuri (土居太鼓祭り) is a festival held in Doi, Shikokuchūō, Ehime Prefecture, Japan every year from October 13 – 15. It is dedicated to wishing for a good harvest.
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (international)International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is an international day that encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations. The United Nations General Assembly designated October 13 as In- Paramedics' Day (Poland) Holidays in Poland are regulated by the Non-working Days Act of 18 January 1951. The Act, as amended in 2010, currently defines fourteen public holidays.
- Rwagasore Day (Burundi)
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on October 13?
12 observances are celebrated on October 13 around the world: Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan), Christian feast day: Blessed Alexandrina of Balasar, Christian feast day: Daniel and companions, of Ceuta, Christian feast day: Edward the Confessor (translation), Christian feast day: Gerald of Aurillac, Christian feast day: Blessed Maddalena Panattieri (OP). The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on October 13?
41 documented historical events happened on October 13, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Goguryeo–Tang War: Led by Emperor Taizong, the Tang army was forced to abandon a siege of Ansi Fortress. On the same day, in another year: Agents of King Philip IV of France launched a raid on the Knights Templar at dawn, arresting many members, subsequently torturing them into giving false confessions and burning them at the stake. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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