No Sweat: 13 Lucky Events on Today's Unlucky Day
Luck manifesting on Friday the 13th: 13 fortuitous instances - Unlucky Day Transformed: Notable 13 Lucky Moments on a Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th, you say? It's the only one this year. An unlucky day, huh? Hold that thought. Let's dive into the silver lining of this supposedly dark cloud. Here's a list of 13 events that happened on a Friday the 13th that prove it ain't always bad news.
Taylor Swift and the Number 13
On October 13, 2023, we've got "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" hitting the screens. What's the catch? Taylor Swift herself claims that her favorite number is the number 13. Coincidence? We think not. This film is set to become the most successful concert film of all time.
€13 Million Winning Spree
On August 13, 2010, a Frenchman declared himself €13 million richer. Really, you say? Yep, he managed to guess six numbers in the French lottery. Apparently, more people play the lottery on these supposedly unlucky days than usual.
Water on the Moon
On November 13, 2009, NASA made a splash with their discovery - water on the Moon. Through analyzing samples from a lunar crater, they confirmed the presence of H2O. Before this, there were only vague speculations about the Moon's water content.
Olympic Games Kickoff
On August 13, 2004, the Olympic Games began in Greece - the origin of these epic contests. The victorious athletes of this day likely didn't feel unlucky with their new Olympic medals.
Super Mario Bros. Makes its Debut
Remember this date: September 13, 1985. This is the day "Super Mario Bros." was unveiled in Japan. Now, there are over 200 Mario games, and he's a household name outside the gaming world.
Malta Becomes Republic
On December 13, 1974, Malta officially seceded from Great Britain and became its own republic. Although Malta had achieved independence from the British in 1964, Queen Elizabeth II still held the title of Head of State. Until this day.
Medical Breakthrough in Berlin
On February 13, 1968, the first human heart transplant was performed in Germany, in the city of Munich. Although the patient didn't live long with the new heart, the success of the transplant marked a pivotal moment in modern medicine.
Gender Equality in USA
On October 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law that banned discrimination based on gender in the awarding of public jobs in the USA. A win for equality on a Friday the 13th!
A Woman Takes to the Skies
On October 13, 1939, Evelyn "Pinky" Pinckert made history as the first woman licensed as a flight instructor by the Civil Air Authority in the USA. She went on to teach and fly for many years.
Hollywood Sign's Debut
On July 13, 1923, the famous Hollywood sign was erected for the first time. Originally reading "Hollywoodland," the sign became a symbol of the film industry.
Birth of Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath, the band that birthed Heavy Metal, released their debut album on February 13, 1970. They intentionally chose this date to represent the dark and heavy vibe of their music.
Historic Birthdays
There have been plenty of famous individuals born on a Friday the 13th. Here are three examples: Fidel Castro, the controversial Cuban revolutionary, was born on August 13, 1926. Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, best known as Selina Meyer from "Veep," entered the world on January 13, 1961. Another actress, Kat Dennings, famous for her role in "2 Broke Girls," shares her birthday with Friday the 13th, on June 13, 1986. And German pop sensation Sarah Connor was also born on this supposedly unlucky day, on June 13, 1980.
So, don't worry about Friday the 13th being unlucky. Here's to hoping the rest of 2025 passes without any more bad luck days!
- News
- Taylor Swift
- Moon
- NASA
- Super Mario Bros.
- Malta
- Berlin
- USA
- Woman
- Olympia
- Olympic Games
- Greece
- Hollywood
- Heavy Metal
In the realm of entertainment, this year's date of October 13th is eagerly anticipated, as it marks the start of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" – a concert that aligns with her favorite number and is predicted to break records.
In 2009, the Moon's history was rewritten when NASA discovered water on its surface, an event that came about on November 13th, challenging the traditional beliefs surrounding lunar geology.
