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It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday, which happens at least once every year but can occur up to three times in the same year. For example, 2015 had a Friday the 13th in February, March, and November, which will happen again in 2026.
Oct 10, 2017 · Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise and not one but two unwieldy terms...
Dec 13, 2019 · We have 12 months a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 hours a day and even 12 days of Christmas – the prominence stemming from the historical influence of the New Testament of the Bible and other...
Sep 13, 2024 · Friday the 13th is known to be a day of bad luck, but how it got its “spooky” reputation dates back centuries, although an exact time frame isn’t clear.
Sep 13, 2024 · Last year, the inauspicious day occurred twice: January 13 and October 13, 2023. This year, we're seeing two Friday the 13th's again, but in the colder months. With one falling on...
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Sep 16, 2024 · The next Friday the 13th is Friday, December 13, 2024! Why is this day often associated with bad luck? What is the meaning of Friday the 13th and how did this superstition even begin? Find out!
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Cut through the half-truths and urban legends to find out more about Friday the 13th, the unluckiest day on the calendar.
