This Day in History for September 13

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13 September 2008 Delhi bombings

Five bomb blasts took place in Delhi, India, killing at least 20 people as part of a series of attacks perpetrated by the Indian Mujahideen.

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt
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  1. 2013
    Herat US consulate attack

    Taliban insurgents attack the United States consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, with two members of the Afghan National Police reported dead and about 20 civilians injured.

  2. 2008
    13 September 2008 Delhi bombings

    Delhi, India, is hit by a series of bomb blasts, resulting in 30 deaths and 130 injuries.

  3. 2007
    The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United…

    The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

  4. 2007
    Formula One espionage controversy

    The McLaren F1 team are found guilty of possessing confidential information from the Ferrari team, fined $100 million, and excluded from the constructors' championship standings.

  5. 2001
    Civilian aircraft traffic resumes in the United States after the September 11…

    Civilian aircraft traffic resumes in the United States after the September 11 attacks.

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On This Day Quote

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 13?

One highlighted entry is from 2008: Five bomb blasts took place in Delhi, India, killing at least 20 people as part of a series of attacks perpetrated by the Indian Mujahideen.

Who was born on September 13?

People listed for September 13 include Yeonjun (1999), Satoshi (singer) (1998), and Adrian Kempe (1996).

What observances fall on September 13?

Observances listed for September 13 include Christian feast day: Aimé (Amatus), Christian feast day: Amé (Amatus) of Remiremont, and Christian feast day: Eulogius of Alexandria.

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