Jackpot Friday the 13th: 13 Lucky Happenings
Lucky Friday the Thirteenth: 13 Remarkable Happenings on This Day - Unlucky Day Transformed: Thirteen Joyous Moments on Friday the 13th
Hey there! Let's talk about this Friday, June 13th - the only Friday the 13th this year. Some see it as an unlucky day, but in reality, there have been some stellar events on these days. Here's our fun little roundup:
Taylor Swift and the Number 13
Calling all Swifties! Mark your calendars for October 13, 2023. Taylor Swift's epic concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be dropping in cinemas! Taylor's a fan of the number 13 herself - born on December 13, 1989 (a Friday!). No bad luck here!
13 Million Buckeroos!
Remember August 13, 2010, when a thriving Frenchman scooped up an impressive 13 million euros in the lottery? This lucky devil guessed six lucky numbers, and a Friday the 13th might just be your lucky day, too!
Water on the Moon
And another Friday the 13th stunner - on November 13, 2009, NASA did a moon landing! By examining samples from a lunar crater, they confirmed the presence of water. Now that's quite out of this world!
Olympic Flame takes Flight
In the ancient homeland of Greece, on August 13, 2004, the Olympic Games sprung to life. The gold medal winners at the time weren’t bothered by a Friday the 13th bad omen, and neither should you!
Super Mario Bros. Boom!
Wahoo! Calling all gamers! September 13, 1985, rocked the gaming world with the debut of "Super Mario Bros." in Japan. Over 200 Mario titles later, this classic is still going strong!
Malta's Freedom
On December 13, 1974, the distinctive island of Malta became a republic. Although independence officially came in 1964, it wasn't until December 13 that the British monarch was ousted as head of state. Toast to that!
Gender Equality in the USA
How about October 13, 1967, when gender equality took a brilliant leap forward? President Lyndon B. Johnson tired of gender discrimination in the job market and signed an executive order banning discrimination based on gender. Bring it on, ladies!
Woman Soars High
October 13, 1939, was a sky-high day for American pilot Evelyn Pinckert Brier, as she became the first woman licensed as a flight instructor by the Civil Air Authority.
Everyone knows it, it symbolizes the film industry like no other landmark: the Hollywood sign. Showcased for the first time on July 13, 1923, the iconic letters read "Hollywoodland."
The Birth of Heavy Metal
Tap your foot and rock out! Friday the 13th has a heavy history, too. On February 13, 1970, the band Black Sabbath unleashed their pounding debut album. Some believe this was the birth of Heavy Metal - loud and proud!
Famous Birthdays
Many folks share a birthday with a Friday the 13th. Here are a few celebs who made the cut: The charismatic Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary (born August 13, 1926); multi-talented actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus (born January 13, 1961); talented actress and "2 Broke Girls" star Kat Dennings (born June 13, 1986); and enchanting singer Sarah Connor, renowned for her powerful voice (born June 13, 1980).
So, buckle up, folks! The Friday the 13th can be a lucky day, too!
- Entertainment
- Taylor Swift
- Hollywood
- Moon
- Olympics
- Gender Equality
- Maria
- Malta
- USA
- Pilot
- Heavy Metal
- Celebrities
Additional Info:
Friday the 13th has gained a reputation as an unlucky or ominous day, but in reality, the association with misfortune is rooted in superstitions and cultural beliefs. Tragic and significant events occur every day, and many positive and everyday occurrences also take place on Friday the 13th.
Historical events like the Knights Templar arrests in 1307 are often cited as the origin of the superstition, but these events were more politically motivated than historically unusual. Moreover, many other events, such as the Maui fires in 2023 and the death of Anne Heche in 2022, while tragic, are not universally tied to Friday the 13th. On the other hand, positive or personal occasions, such as birthdays and celebrations, occur on Friday the 13th, too.
In Paris, Friday the 13th plays a role in social traditions like visiting "lucky" addresses to ward off bad luck. This shows that the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th can be transformed into positive community experiences.
Ultimately, while superstition presents Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, in reality, there is no consistent pattern of misfortune associated with it.
- The entertainment world is bustling with the news of Taylor Swift's epic concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," scheduled for release on October 13, 2023, and Hollywood's iconic sign, showcased for the first time on July 13, 1923.
- NASA made history on November 13, 2009, by confirming the presence of water on the moon, and Germany celebrates the independence of Malta on December 13, 1974, as the British monarch was finally ousted as head of state.
