History of Friday the 13th in Timeline
Friday the 13th is a day considered unlucky in Western superstition. It happens when the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday. This occurs at least once a year and can happen up to three times in the same year. For a month to contain a Friday the 13th, the first day of that month must be a Sunday.
1907: Publication of "Friday, the Thirteenth" novel
In 1907, T. W. Lawson's novel "Friday, the Thirteenth" was published. The novel involves a broker who exploits the superstition to trigger a Wall Street panic on a Friday the 13th.
1993: Publication of Scanlon's study
In 1993, Scanlon, Luben, Scanlon, & Singleton published a study that suggested a higher risk of hospital admissions from transport accidents on Friday the 13th. However, the authors and subsequent studies noted the data was statistically insignificant.
1995: First National Accident Day in Finland
In 1995, Finland began promoting the National Accident Day on Friday the 13th to raise awareness about automotive safety. The Finnish Red Cross coordinates the event.
1999: 14 months without Friday the 13th
In 1999, there was a period of 14 months without a Friday the 13th, stretching from August 1999 to October 2000.
2000: Release of Shriek if You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth in Italy
In 2000, the parody film "Shriek if You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth" was released in Italy under the title "Shriek – Hai impegni per venerdì 17?" which translates to "Shriek – Do You Have Something to Do on Friday the 17th?".
2000: 14 months without Friday the 13th
In 2000, there was a period of 14 months without a Friday the 13th, stretching from August 1999 to October 2000.
2001: Two Friday the 13ths in 2001
The year 2001 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2002: Two Friday the 13ths in 2002
The year 2002 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2006: Two Friday the 13ths in 2006
The year 2006 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2007: Two Friday the 13ths in 2007
The year 2007 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
June 2008: Dutch Insurance Statistics report on accidents on Friday the 13th
In June 2008, the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics reported that fewer accidents, fires, and thefts occur on Friday the 13th in the Netherlands. They suggested people may be more cautious or stay home on that day.
2009: Three Friday the 13ths in 2009
The year 2009 had three occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2012: Friday the 13th occurred three times in 2012
In 2012, Friday the 13th occurred in January, April and July.
2012: Three Friday the 13ths in 2012
The year 2012 had three occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2013: Two Friday the 13ths in 2013
The year 2013 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2015: Friday the 13th occurred three times in 2015
In 2015, Friday the 13th occurred in February, March, and November.
2015: Three Friday the 13ths in 2015
The year 2015 had three occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2017: Two Friday the 13ths in 2017
The year 2017 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2018: 14 months without Friday the 13th
In 2018, there was a period of 14 months without a Friday the 13th, stretching from July 2018 to September 2019.
2018: Two Friday the 13ths in 2018
The year 2018 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2019: Two Friday the 13ths in 2019
The year 2019 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2020: Two Friday the 13ths in 2020
The year 2020 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2023: Two Friday the 13ths in 2023
The year 2023 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2024: Two Friday the 13ths in 2024
The year 2024 had two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2026: Friday the 13th occurred three times in 2026
In 2026, Friday the 13th occurred in February, March, and November.
2026: Shortest period with Friday the 13th
In 2026, there will be the shortest period with Friday the 13th, from February to March.
2026: Three Friday the 13ths in 2026
The year 2026 will have three occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2027: 14 months without Friday the 13th
In 2027, there will be a period of 14 months without a Friday the 13th, stretching from August 2027 to October 2028.
2029: 14 months without Friday the 13th
In 2029, there will be a period of 14 months without a Friday the 13th, stretching from July 2029 to September 2030.
2029: Two Friday the 13ths in 2029
The year 2029 will have two occurrences of Friday the 13th.
2037: Shortest period with Friday the 13th
In 2037, there will be the shortest period with Friday the 13th, from February to March.
2040: Friday the 13th occurred three times in 2040
In 2040, Friday the 13th occurred in January, April and July.
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