What is special about April 13th?

What is special about April 13th?

Important Events From This day in History April 13th. 1970 : An explosion caused by an exploding oxygen tank on Apollo 13 forced the astronauts to abandon their mission to the moon and head home, they were nearly at the moon when the problem occurred and they were forced to turn back.

Is April 13th a special day?

Free Cone Day (Ben & Jerry’s) – April 13, 2021 (Second Tuesday in April) International Creativity and Innovation Day. International FND Awareness Day – (FND = Functional Neurological Disorder) International Special Librarian’s Day.

What is the history of 13 April?

On April 13, 1919, on the command of General R.E.H. Dyer, British troops opened fire on civilians who have assembled in Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab to participate in Baisakhi celebrations. The firing which continued for ten minutes killed 379 and left 1,200 injured.

What happened on April 13th 2021?

The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a 20-year-old Black man, Daunte Wright, might have mistakenly fired her gun instead of her Taser, Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said Monday.

What is April 13 National Kissing Day?

The International Kiss Day is celebrated on April 13 of each year, a date that emerged thanks to the longest kiss in history, which lasted 58 hours and was played by a Thai couple during a contest. The couple, in this way, broke their own record of 46 consecutive hours, achieved on April 13 of the previous year.

Which festival is on 13 April?

Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals celebrated in April. This harvest festival is mainly celebrated in the Punjab state, but it has historical and religious importance as well. It is observed on April 13th or 14th April on the pious occasion of the Sikh New Year.

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Is April 11th a National Pet Day?

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National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions.

What happened April 14th?

R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland and sank to the bottom of the sea at about 2:20 a.m. the next morning, taking the lives of more than 1,500 people. The Titanic was on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York when the tragedy occurred.

Which festival is on 13 April 2021?

Festivals and vrats in April 2021 as per Panchang: Check complete list here

What day is April 15th on 2021?

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