On This Day — 13 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 13th throughout history
Historical Events
1642
Abel Tasman becomes the first European to reach New Zealand.
1937
Nanjing Massacre begins during Second Sino-Japanese War.
2001
Indian Parliament attack by terrorists.
Notable Births
1553
Henri IV – King of France.
1989
Taylor Swift – American singer-songwriter.
In Memoriam
1944
Lucy Maud Montgomery – Author of "Anne of Green Gables".
2010
Richard Holbrooke – U.S. diplomat.
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