who died on friday the 13th?

Question

i need know my teacher asked and yes i did just ask what is so special about friday the 13th and he wanted to know who died i think iot was a realigous leader or something like that.

Answer 1

Well in medievel times people were put to death but cutting their head off if they commited a crime. So maybe people in medievel times?? Also you would pray the the blade was sharp.. then they would have to wack your neck another couple of times.. ouch [ Good luck =D ]

Answer 2

Fidel Castro August 13, 1926 Born
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen June 13, 1986 Born

The first recorded incident relating to Friday the 13th refers to the massacre of the Knights Templar on Friday October 13, 1307. Forces of Philip IV of France were instructed to open letters that morning, giving them orders to seek out and arrest all known members of the Knights, slaughter those that resisted, and capture Jacques DeMolay, the last known Grand Master of the Knights Templar. ("History of the Knights Templar")

Another possible origin relates to the Last Supper. Judas, the thirteenth guest, was instrumental in the Crucifixion of Jesus, which is believed to have happened on a Friday. Other theories offered suggest that Eve offered the apple to Adam on a Friday or the slaying of Abel happened on a Friday.

Some people are so paralyzed in fear they are simply unable to get out of bed when Friday the 13th rolls around. The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimates that more then 17 million people are affected by a fear of this day.

A British Medical Journal study has shown that there is a significant increase in traffic related accidents on Friday the 13ths. Despite that representatives for both Delta and Continental Airlines say that there airlines doesnt suffer from any noticeable drop in travel on those Fridays

The date is well-known in the motorcycle (biker) community: Since 1981, motorcycle enthusiasts and vendors gather every Friday the 13th in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. This tradition started on November 13, 1981 by Chris Simons as a gathering of approximately 25 friends. The event has grown substantially, with an estimated 100,000 people attending in August 2004, as well as music bands, vendors, a bike show, etc.

In the Spanish-speaking world, it is Tuesday the 13th (as well as Tuesdays in general) that brings bad luck[citation needed]; a proverb runs En martes, ni te cases ni te embarques (on Tuesday, neither get married nor start a journey).

Answer 3

In his research, Dr. Nayha, at the University of Oulu (Finland), compared the number of traffic deaths that occurred on Friday the 13th with those that occurred on other Fridays. He studied the traffic statistics for 43 Friday the 13ths and 1,339 other Fridays between 1971 and 1997. During this time period, 123 people (82 men, 41 women) died on Friday the 13ths and 3,212 people (2,423 men, 789 women) died on other Fridays.

These perople are just as important as any famous person you might find.

Answer 4

I believe it was Jason that Died on Friday the 13th

Answer 5

Jason

Answer 6

confident I do truthfully. properly first of all i became born on a friday the thirteenth and whilst i became like twelve or 13 years previous whilst my birthday fell on a friday the thirteenth my neighbor kicked the bucket. Its style of creepy now that i think of of it even even with the incontrovertible fact that i've got not got self belief in superstitions. and on your poll; as much as i could like to declare i do stay primary like its my final, i in all probability dont. Its unhappy yet who does not take a minimum of a few issues with none attention.

Answer 7

* Diamond Jim Brady
* Benny Goodman
* Maya Deren
* Hubert Humphrey
* Martita Hunt
* Ralph Kirkpatrick
* Gerald Moore
* Lily Pons
* Arnold Schoenberg
* Gary Jennings
* Tupac Shakur
* Mons Carmelo Psaila - National Poet, Malta

Answer 8

Jason.

Answer 9

It was said that the lamb of God died on the cross on that day.

Answer 10

i was born on friday the 13th