On This Day - March 13, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 13, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2026

Ongoing National Months

These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.

Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.

Global Observances

International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).

Historical Events on March 13

Events that occurred on March 13 throughout history

1877

Fifteen-year-old Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine received the first patent for earmuffs.

1944

The comedy duo Abbot and Costello copyright their baseball comedy routine "Who's on First."

1956

RCA Victor releases Elvis Presley's self-titled first album. The album included songs Blue Suede Shoes, Blue Moon, and I Got a Woman.

1969

Walt Disney releases The Love Bug nationwide. Starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, and Buddy Hackett, the movie features a lovable and single-minded Volkswagen Beetle.

1978

CBS premiers The Incredible Hulk. Bill Bixby stars as David Banner.