1. The 1964 Alaska earthquake, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in North America, occurred on November 13. The magnitude 9.2 earthquake caused widespread damage and triggered tsunamis that devastated coastal communities.

2. On November 13, 1952, the United States Air Force carried out a top-secret test of its new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Atlas. The missile flew a distance of 605 miles from California to Alaska, marking a significant milestone in the Cold War arms race.

3. November 13, 1913, marked the opening of the Anchorage-to-Seward railway, which played a key role in the development of Alaska's interior. The railway provided a vital link between the state's major cities and helped boost the economy by facilitating transportation of goods and people.

4. The first snowfall of the season is a common occurrence in Alaska during November. Typically, the state's lower elevations experience their first snowflakes in mid-November, while higher elevations have already been blanketed in snow for weeks.

5. November 13 is also a significant date in Alaska's Indigenous history. In 1990, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was amended to allow Alaska Natives to use traditional indigenous languages in official proceedings. This important legislative act helped to recognize and preserve the unique cultural heritage of Alaska's Indigenous communities.