On this day in history
July 13
American
1863The New York Draft Riots begin, four days of fury that kill more than a hundred people.
The New York Draft Riots begin, four days of fury that kill more than a hundred people.
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1977Lightning blacks out New York City for 25 hours; looting and arson sweep the darkened streets.
Lightning blacks out New York City for 25 hours; looting and arson sweep the darkened streets.
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World
1793Charlotte Corday stabs Jean Paul Marat to death in his bathtub in Paris.
Charlotte Corday stabs Jean Paul Marat to death in his bathtub in Paris.
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1930The first World Cup begins in Uruguay.
The first World Cup begins in Uruguay.
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