What happened on November 13th?

Power shifts in Afghanistan’s capital

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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