What Happened On 13th May 1972 In History

Historical Events for 13th May, 1972

• » Faulty electrical wiring ignites a fire underneath the Sennichi Department Store Building fire named Playtown Cabaret in Osaka, Japan. Blocked exits and non-functional elevators lead to 118 fatalities, with many victims leaping to their deaths.
• » The Troubles: a car bombing outside a crowded pub in Belfast sparks Battle at Springmartin named a two-day gun battle involving the Provisional IRA, Ulster Volunteer Force and British Army. Seven people are killed and over 66 injured.

Famous Birthdays on May 13 in 1972

• » Stefaan Maene, Belgian swimmer
• » Darryl Sydor, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
• » Pieta van Dishoeck, Dutch rower

May 13th Famous Deaths for 1972

• » Dan Blocker, American actor (b. 1928)

May 13th Holidays in History

• » Abbotsbury Garland Day (Dorset, England)
• » Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
• » Our Lady of Fatima
• » Gerard of Villamagna
• » Saint Glyceria known as Glyceria
• » John the Silent (Roman Catholic)
• » Julian of Norwich (Roman Catholic)
• » Frances Perkins (Episcopal Church (USA)
• » Saint Servatius e.g Servatius
• » May 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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