Battle of Queenston Heights
This Day in History, October 13

On October 13th, 1812, the Battle of Queenston Heights took place.

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Other Notable Events, October 13

In 54 AD, the Roman Emperor Claudius was poisoned by his fourth wife, Agrippina.

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Classic Quotes by Lenny Bruce (1925-1966) US comic

A lot of people say to me, "Why did you kill Christ?" "I dunno... it was one of those parties, got out of hand, you know." "We killed him because he didn't want to become a doctor, that's why we killed him."

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All my humor is based upon destruction and despair. If the

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Notable Birthdays for October 13

Those born on this date include:
- American Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher in 1754
- Actress Lillie Langtry in 1853
- Actor Cornel Wilde in 1915
- Puppeteer Burr Tillstrom in 1917
- Actor/singer Yves Montand in 1921
- Former British Prime Minister

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A thought for the day

French playwright Pierre Corneille said, "To win without risk is to triumph without glory."

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