Here’s a quick look at 13 facts about how Friday the 13th and the number 13 are viewed in popular culture, the superstitious fear around the day and notable historical events that happened on ...

The most famous is likely the Friday the 13th horror movie franchise, which began in 1980 and eventually included everything from comic books to novellas to video games and other related merchandise.

The famous "Friday the 13th" film series has contributed to the perception of this day as one filled with unfortunate events and eerie situations. How Many Times a Year Does Friday the 13th Occur?

There is no scientific evidence to support the superstition that Friday the 13th is unlucky. In fact, studies have shown that there is no increase in accidents or other negative events on this day.

WAUSAU, Wis. — Are you superstitious? If so, you might be thinking about how the 13th day of the month lands on a Friday in October (a month of notable spookiness in its own right).

Fear of Friday the 13th is paraskevidekatriaphobia or, sometimes, friggatriskaidekaphobia. Fear of the number 17 – the number of letters in triskaidekaphobia – is heptadecaphobia.

December 13: Today, Friday the 13th, is deemed unlucky due to its association with the number 13 and historical events on this date such as Judas's betrayal and the Knights Templar arrests.

There are many historical events steeped in tragedy which could relate to Friday 13th being considered the unluckiest day. From natural disasters to deaths, many appear to have happened on Friday ...

The Origins of the Fear The fear of Friday the 13th is not a modern quirk; it has deep historical and cultural origins. One of the best-known events associated with the date is the arrest of the ...

Feed Frenzy: Freaky Friday the 13th Triskaidekaphobia seems to spook customers from the airport to Men's Warehouse. For some it’s just another day on the calendar.

When a Friday the 13th pops up on the calendar, the tribe’s casinos won’t let silly superstitions get in the way of a good time. They offer a promotion they call the Power of 13.

On the first Friday the 13 in 2020 in March, the U.S. declared a national emergency concerning COVID-19, and in a year full of unprecedented events, the second Friday the 13th has some wondering ...