July 13

What happened on July 13 in history

3 events fall on July 13, from 1793 to 1985. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 13

  1. 1793

    Marat is stabbed in his bath

    Charlotte Corday kills the revolutionary journalist in Paris.

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  2. 1930

    The first World Cup match

    France beats Mexico in the opening game in Uruguay.

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  3. 1985

    Live Aid

    Concerts in London and Philadelphia raise money for Ethiopian famine relief.

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