Some dates are remembered for changing the course of politics, sports, music and social movements. July 13 marks the beginning of the FIFA World Cup, the historic Live Aid concert and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are five notable events associated with this day.
First FIFA World Cup begins (1930)
The inaugural FIFA World Cup kicked off in Montevideo, Uruguay, on July 13, 1930. France defeated Mexico 4-1, while the United States beat Belgium 3-0, marking the beginning of what has become the world’s biggest football tournament.
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Live Aid concert unites the world (1985)
On July 13, 1985, the iconic Live Aid concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Featuring performances by Queen, U2, David Bowie and many others, the event attracted a global television audience of more than a billion people.
Black Lives Matter movement begins (2013)
The hashtag #BlackLivesMatter first appeared on July 13, 2013, following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin. What began as a social media movement evolved into one of the world’s most influential civil rights campaigns.
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Harrison Ford born (1942)
Hollywood actor Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942. He went on to become one of cinema’s biggest stars through iconic roles such as Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
Congress passes the Northwest Ordinance (1787)
On July 13, 1787, the Congress of the Confederation adopted the Northwest Ordinance, establishing governance for the Northwest Territory and laying down the process for admitting new US states while restricting the expansion of slavery in the region.
