1792CE
Politics
White House cornerstone laid
The cornerstone of the White House, designed by James Hoban, is laid in Washington, D.C., by President George Washington.
Daily Chronicle
October 13
3 Historical Records
1925CE
Birth
Margaret Thatcher Born
Britain's first female Prime Minister, she served from 1979 to 1990 and fundamentally reshaped British politics and economics with her conservative policies.
1972CE
Other
Andes flight disaster
A Uruguayan Air Force plane crashes in the Andes mountains, leaving survivors stranded for 72 days before rescue.