Though many consider it an unlucky day, Friday the 13th has a rich and mysterious history. The origins of the superstition are varied, with some tracing it back to Biblical events and others to historical tragedies. Notable deaths on these dates, including Tupac Shakur and Julia Child, have also added to the day's eerie reputation. So what makes this date stand out? Here's what you need to know about the next Friday the 13th and its spooky significance.
Friday the 13th is back and it's time to beware of the superstitious beliefs that come with it. This Christmas, the 13th falls on a Friday, adding a spooky aspect to the usually cheery month. From secret societies to famous horror movie franchises, the fear of Friday the 13th has deep historical roots. Learn about its origins and various beliefs surrounding this unlucky day.
This Friday, Lensois.com will provide live coverage of the highly anticipated football match between Reims and RC Lens for the 13th round of Ligue 1. Starting at 20h45 at the Auguste-Delaune stadium, the game can be watched in full on DAZN. Fans can also tune in to Lensois.com for live updates, player lineups, and post-match reactions. Make sure to visit the site from 19h45 to get the team compositions. Other games to watch this weekend include Rennes vs Saint-Etienne, Brest vs Strasbourg, PSG vs Nantes, Montpellier vs Lille, Lyon vs Nice, Le Havre vs Angers, and Toulouse vs Auxerre on various channels. Don't miss a minute of the action!
Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis made history on Friday as he became the quickest Asian batter to record 1000 Test runs, reaching the milestone in just 13 innings. Mendis surpassed former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli's record of achieving the feat in 14 innings and also equaled the legendary Don Bradman as the second fastest overall to reach 1000 runs. The left-handed batsman had also made headlines the previous day for scoring his fifth Test century in only his 13th innings, joining an elite group of players who have achieved the feat in a record number of innings.
In an exciting match, Kerry Blow and Lyndy McLeod emerged as the winners of the Minor Pairs tournament, defeating their opponents Carmen McVicar and Judy Clarke. The Social Bowls event, held Wednesday March 13th, saw other victorious pairs including T Thorn and P Garner, C Domjahn and J Woodford, C Keogh and B Bodel, L Clancy and J Slater, V Maher and S Hancock, and Y Hinsley and H Hardwick. The tournament continued into Friday March 15th with the Mixed Pairs tournament and saw A Stone and J Phillips take home the win against their opponents R Coffey and C Cutt.