Unlucky Apollo 13 The number 13 holds special significance to many cultures, typically associated with bad luck. When the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, the day takes on the same associations; some treat “Friday the 13th” as a cursed day, while others use it as an opportunity to watch scary movies. In the spring of 1970 however, Americans were taking interest in another 13: Apollo 13. It wasn’t the mission to the moon that had people talking — the Vietnam war and Paul McCartney leaving the Beatles were making more headlines — but the mission’s designation. Humanity’s greatest scientific endeavor was coming face-to-face with one of its most enduring superstitions. keep reading

Unlucky Apollo 13

The number 13 holds special significance to many cultures, typically associated with bad luck. When the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, the day takes on the same associations; some treat “Friday the 13th” as a cursed day, while others use it as an opportunity to watch scary movies.

In the spring of 1970 however, Americans were taking interest in another 13: Apollo 13. It wasn’t the mission to the moon that had people talking — the Vietnam war and Paul McCartney leaving the Beatles were making more headlines — but the mission’s designation. Humanity’s greatest scientific endeavor was coming face-to-face with one of its most enduring superstitions.

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