On October 30th 1938 was the famous "War of the Worlds" broadcast.  You can read about it here:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(radio)
 
This is not the same date as October 13th...except that this particular year, October 13th is Cheshvan 5.  In 1938, the 5th of Cheshvan was October 30th.  So, in terms of the Hebrew calendar, they are one in the same.
 
Very intriguing!