13 wonderful things that happened on Friday the 13th

Gabbi ShawNov 13, 2020, 20:23 IST

Black Sabbath released their debut album on a Friday the 13th.Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Traditionally, Friday the 13th is considered a "cursed" date, but it doesn't have to be.
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order preventing gender discrimination in the government on October 13, 1967.
The first scientifically recognized dinosaur eggs were discovered on July 13, 1923.
Some celebrities, including Steve Buscemi and the Olsen twins, were born on Friday the 13th.

Friday the 13th has a long history of freaking people out. When this day rolls around, people buy less stuff and travel less frequently. In fact, the global economy is estimated to lose as much $800 million every time a Friday lands on the 13th.

However, it's been proven by the Dutch Center for Insurance Statistics that Friday the 13th is actually statistically safer than other Fridays — there are fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft on these days.

If that didn't convince you, keep scrolling to learn about some positive events took place on a Friday the 13th.

The queens of the '90s, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, were born.

The twins in 2015. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order preventing gender discrimination in the government.

The order amended Executive Order No. 11246 Bettmann/Getty Images

The famous Hollywood sign was dedicated.

The sign originally read "Hollywoodland" until 1949. Getty Images

The Olympics officially returned to their home country.

Australia's Robert Newbery practices diving. Itsuo Inouye/AP Images

The first scientifically recognized dinosaur eggs were discovered.

Roy Chapman Andrews examining his discovery. Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Black Sabbath released their debut album and invented heavy metal.

Ozzy Osbourne in 2016. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

A "significant amount" of water was found on the Moon.

Project scientist Anthony Colaprete made the announcement. Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Evelyn "Pinky" Kilgare-Brier became the first certified female pilot instructor.

During World War II, Kilgare-Brier joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). Acme/PhotoQuest/Getty Images

Actor Steve Buscemi was born.

Buscemi is known for his iconic roles in "Pulp Fiction," "The Big Lebowski," and "Boardwalk Empire." Cantor Fitzgerald/Getty Images

"Friday the 13th Part III" was released.

"Part III" was the first time Jason wore his mask. Paramount

Malta became a republic.

Valletta is the capital of Malta. Zoltan Gabor/Shutterstock

"Super Mario Bros." was released in Japan.

Mario is one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture. Nintendo

Friday the 13th is always the last day before the weekend.

Who doesn't love sleeping in? Yale Joel/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

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