July 13 marks significant historical events including the Live Aid concerts in 1985, which raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat was assassinated by Charlotte Corday during the French Revolution. Rioting against the Civil War draft erupted in New York City in 1863. The first FIFA World Cup began in Uruguay in 1930. In 2013, George Zimmerman was acquitted in the Trayvon Martin shooting case, leading to national discourse on race and justice. The Washington NFL franchise dropped the Redskins name in 2020 after enduring longstanding criticism about its offensive nature.
The Live Aid benefit concerts held on July 13, 1985, raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, showcasing global artistic collaboration for a humanitarian cause.
Jean-Paul Marat, a prominent French politician and journalist, was assassinated by Charlotte Corday in 1793, an event that underscored the turbulent political climate of the French Revolution.
The violent rioting in New York City against the Civil War military draft in 1863 led to significant casualties and was quashed after three days of insurrection.
On this day in 2013, George Zimmerman was acquitted of charges in the Trayvon Martin case, igniting intense nationwide discussions on race, justice, and self-defense laws.
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