Historical Events for 13th May 2023

1906 – Bezalel Art School opens in Jerusalem
1943 – German occupiers attempt to confiscate all radios in the Netherlands
1946 – Sarwate and Banerjee add 249 for 10th wkt for Indians v Surrey
1958 – Jordan and Iraq form Arab Federation
1975 – “Rodgers and Hart” opens at Helen Hayes Theater NYC for 108 performances
1977 – Howard Stern begins broadcasting at WRNW, Briarcliff Manor NY
1982 – Chicago Cubs win their 8,000th (beat Astros)
2010 – Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Debbie Harry, Lady Gaga, Shirley Bassey, Nile Rodgers and Chic
2017 – Bus plunges off cliff near Marmaris, Turkey, killing at least 23, injuring 11
2017 – 62nd Eurovision Song Contest: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins singing “Amar Pelos Dois”

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