Template:Selected anniversaries/October 13
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1687: Astronomer, lens-maker, and academic Geminiano Montanari dies. He made the observation that Algol in the constellation of Perseus varies in brightness.
1773: The Whirlpool Galaxy is discovered by Charles Messier.
1990: Lorenz system develops self-awareness, experiences irrational fear of the number thirteen.