Key Events in History: August 13
Calendar Significance
August 13 is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 140 days remaining until the end of the year.
Historical Events
29 B.C.: Octavian holds the first Roman consular elections.
1521: Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés begins his siege of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire.
1947: India gains independence from British rule, and Jawaharlal Nehru becomes its first prime minister.
International Left-Handers Day
August 13 is celebrated globally as International Left-Handers Day, recognizing the unique challenges and perspectives of left-handed individuals. India has produced notable left-handed figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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