Notable Births, Deaths, and Events on December 13, Today in History

The 13th of December marks a significant day in history, not only for India but also for the world of music. It is remembered for the tragic terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001, which resulted in the loss of 15 lives. Additionally, this day is celebrated globally as World Violin Day, honoring the beloved string instrument that has captivated audiences worldwide.

A Day of Astronomers, Politicians, and Artists

Here is the list of major events on December 13 over the year

	Year	Events on December 13
1	13 December 1835	Birth of Pathani Samant, Indian astronomer and scholar who measured the Earth-Sun distance using traditional instruments.
2	13 December 1926	Birth of Kamal Narayan Singh, the 22nd Chief Justice of India.
3	13 December 1929	Birth of Rajkamal Choudhary, poet, writer, and critic in Maithili, Hindi, and Bengali literature.
4	13 December 1955	Birth of Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar, prominent BJP leader and Chief Minister of Goa.
5	13 December 1960	Birth of Daggubati Venkatesh, notable actor in Telugu cinema.
6	13 December 1969	Birth of Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Indian film producer and fashion designer.
7	13 December 1969	Death of Sir Benegal Rama Rau, the fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
8	13 December 1973	Birth of Meghna Gulzar, Indian writer, director, and producer.
9	13 December 1978	Birth of Poornima Indrajit, Indian actress, fashion designer, and talk show host.
10	13 December 1980	Birth of Swastika Mukherjee, Indian actress.
11	13 December 1980	Birth of Brijesh Vadhane, Indian playback singer.
12	13 December 1986	Death of Smita Patil, acclaimed Indian actress.
13	13 December 1990	Birth of Regina Cassandra, Indian film actress in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
14	13 December 2024	Attack on the Indian Parliament, a somber moment in India's history.
15	13 December 2024	Celebration of World Violin Day, honoring the significance of the violin in music.