On this day in history

What happened on 13 April

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 13 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. Thomas Jefferson, third US President, was bornWorld
  2. Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar, IndiaWorld
  3. First documented instance of a computer bug was recordedScience

About these entries

Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.

Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.