Sewing Machine Day
Sewing Machine Day is celebrated annually on June 13th to commemorate the invention and impact of the sewing machine. This day honors the remarkable innovation that revolutionized the textile industry and home sewing practices.
World Softball Day
World Softball Day is celebrated annually on June 13th. This day is dedicated to softball, celebrating its history, promoting its growth, and encouraging participation across all ages and skill levels. It aims to raise awareness of the sport, recognize the achievements of players and teams, and highlight the positive impact softball has on communities worldwide.
June 13 has been marked by several significant events throughout history.
Historical Events
1373 – Anglo-Portuguese Alliance:
The Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373 was signed between King Edward III of England and King Ferdinand and Queen Eleanor of Portugal. This treaty is considered the oldest active treaty in the world.
1886 – The Creation of the Home Office:
The Home Office, a department of the UK government responsible for immigration, security, and law and order, was created.
1898 – Philippine Declaration of Independence:
General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippines’ independence from Spain, marking the end of over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule.
1944 – World War II, Battle of Villers-Bocage:
During World War II, German forces counterattacked British forces in the Battle of Villers-Bocage in France. The battle was part of the larger Normandy campaign following D-Day.
1966 – Miranda v. Arizona:
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that detained criminal suspects must be informed of their rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination prior to police questioning, leading to the creation of the “Miranda rights.”
1983 – Pioneer 10:
Pioneer 10, a NASA space probe, became the first spacecraft to travel beyond the orbit of Neptune, making it the first human-made object to leave the proximity of the major planets of our Solar System.
1997 – Uphaar Cinema Fire:
A tragic fire occurred at the Uphaar Cinema in New Delhi, India, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. The incident highlighted issues related to building safety and emergency preparedness.
Births
1865 – W.B. Yeats:
William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, was born. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
1893 – Dorothy L. Sayers:
Dorothy L. Sayers, an English crime writer, poet, and playwright, was born. She is best known for her mystery novels featuring the character Lord Peter Wimsey.
1926 – Paul Lynde:
Paul Lynde, an American comedian and actor known for his roles on television and in film, including “Bewitched” and “The Hollywood Squares,” was born.
1981 – Chris Evans:
Chris Evans, an American actor known for his roles as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and in other films such as “Fantastic Four” and “Snowpiercer,” was born.
Deaths
1918 – Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia:
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, the younger brother of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, was assassinated by Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.
1948 – Oswald Avery:
Oswald Avery, a Canadian-American physician and medical researcher whose work was crucial in identifying DNA as the substance that carries genetic information, died.
1986 – Benny Goodman:
Benny Goodman, an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist, and bandleader known as the “King of Swing,” died.
