Discover what happened on May 13 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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Discover what happened on May 13 with HISTORY&#8217;s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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Colonial America was a vast land settled by Spanish, Dutch, French and English immigrants who established colonies such as St. Augustine, Florida; Jamestown, Virginia; and Roanoke in present-day North Carolina.

Colonial America

World War I pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire against Great Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Italy and Japan. New military technology resulted in unprecedented carnage. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead.

World War I

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Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.&nbsp;

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Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

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The Mexican-American War, waged between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, helped to fulfill America's "manifest destiny" to expand its territory across the entire North American continent.

Mexican-American War

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The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted for decades and resulted in anti-communist suspicions and international incidents that led the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear disaster.

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Women’s history in the United States has been full of trailblazers and pioneers: Women who fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated equally and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature and art.

This Day In History: May 13

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Pope John Paul II shot

Mary Queen of Scots defeated

Jamestown settlers arrive

U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico

Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court face off in first “Battle of the Sexes”

A raid is set for MOVE headquarters

Vice President Nixon is attacked

Edith Wharton writes of the war’s effect on France

Churchill announces: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat”

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