What happened on November 13th?

Power shifts in Afghanistan’s capital

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Matthew Jones
November 13, 2024

2001 Northern Alliance Captures Kabul

On November 13, 2001, the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance, with support from US forces, entered Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. This moment marked a major shift in the Afghanistan conflict, as Taliban forces fled the city and began a new phase in the country’s turbulent history and the establishment of a transitional government.

Northern Alliance troops line up in December 2001.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 13:

2015 ─ Coordinated terrorist attacks struck multiple locations across Paris and claimed the lives of over 130 people, shocking the world and leaving the city in mourning.

1985 ─ Mount Ruiz erupted twice in the Andes, causing deadly lahars that buried the town of Armero in Colombia and resulted in thousands of fatalities.

1980 ─ Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull, featuring Robert De Niro, debuted and became an iconic film celebrated for its powerful portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta.

1940 ─ Disney’s animated feature Fantasia was screened for the first time and introduced audiences to an innovative blend of classical music and animation.

1918 ─ Egyptian nationalist leader Saad Zaghloul established Al-Wafd al-Miṣrī, a political party pushing for independence from British rule.

1916 ─ A costly Allied offensive along the Somme River came to a close after four months of intense combat. It was one of World War I’s bloodiest battles.

1002 ─ English King Ethelred II ordered an attack on Danish settlers in England, a brutal event known as the St. Brice's Day massacre.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 13, we’re singing to:

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850) ─ British author celebrated for his adventurous novels such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, which continue to captivate readers worldwide.

Gerard Butler (1969) ─ Scottish actor known for his roles in films like 300 and The Phantom of the Opera, earning acclaim for his commanding on-screen presence.

Whoopi Goldberg (1955) ─ American actress and comedian recognized for her versatility and award-winning performances in film, television, and theater.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 13, we’re saying goodbye to:

Camille Pissarro (1903) ─ French artist and pioneer of Impressionism, whose vibrant depictions of rural and urban scenes left a lasting influence on modern art.

Victor Davis (1989) ─ Canadian athlete and Olympic swimmer whose achievements in competitive swimming made him a national sports hero and symbol of dedication.

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