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What happened on October 13th?
Rescue mission of the decade
Matthew Jones
October 13, 2024
2010 Chilean Miners Rescued After 69 Days Underground
On October 13, 2010, following a mine collapse in the Atacama Desert, 33 Chilean miners were trapped nearly half a mile underground. A massive international rescue effort brought them safely to the surface in a dramatic operation that captivated viewers worldwide.
This photo shows Austrian mine workers installing the final platform where the crane is being installed, hours before the rescue operation to lift the trapped workers out of the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile, on October 12, 2010.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on October 13:
1988 ─ Carbon dating revealed that the Shroud of Turin once believed to be Jesus Christ's burial cloth likely dates back to the Middle Ages, fueling debate over its authenticity.
1981 ─ After the assassination of Anwar Sadat, Hosni Mubarak was elected as Egypt’s new president, beginning his three-decade rule.
1972 ─ Uruguayan rugby team's plane crashed in Argentina's Andes Mountains, resulting in a dramatic 72-day survival ordeal for the passengers.
1950 ─ The premiere of All About Eve in Paris and New York City marked the debut of a film that would become a timeless classic.
1946 ─ France established a new governmental framework by adopting the Constitution of the Fourth Republic, aimed at post-World War II recovery.
1943 ─ Italy switched allegiances during World War II by declaring war on its former ally, Nazi Germany.
1792 ─ The cornerstone of the White House was laid, beginning construction of the US President’s official residence.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On October 13, we’re singing to:
Margaret Thatcher (1925) ─ The first female prime minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies and strong leadership during the 1980s.
Paul Simon (1941) ─ American musician and songwriter celebrated for his solo career and partnership with Art Garfunkel.
🪦Who Died Today?
On October 13, we’re saying goodbye to:
Claudius (54) ─ Claudius, a Roman emperor known for expanding the empire and initiating significant infrastructure projects before being poisoned.
Sir Henry Irving (1905) ─ Renowned British actor and theatrical manager recognized for his influence on 19th-century theater and as the first actor to be knighted.
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