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  • 13 Oct 1983

    Cellular mobile phone service was made available to the American public for the first time.

  • 13 Oct 1960

    The US government began its trade embargo against Cuba.

  • 13 Oct 1958

    Paddington Bear makes his debut.

  • 13 Oct 1950

    The American drama film 'All About Eve,' by Joseph L. Mankiewicz starring Bette Davis, premiered in the US.

  • 13 Oct 1914

    The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.

  • 13 Oct 1908

    Margaret Symons became the first woman to speak in British Parliament.

  • 13 Oct 1860

    James Wallace Black took the USA's first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.

  • 13 Oct 1845

    The citizens of Texas accepted the new constitution and approved the annexation ordinance.

  • 13 Oct 1792

    The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.

  • 13 Oct 1773

    Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy.

  • 13 Oct 1642

    The first major battle of the First English Civil War began near Edge Hill, Warwickshire.

  • 13 Oct 54 AD

    Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.