1. On November 13, 1871, the first train arrived in Tucson, Arizona, marking the beginning of the Southern Pacific Railroad's presence in the state. The railroad would go on to play a crucial role in the economic development of Arizona.

2. Arizona State University's first football game was played on November 13, 1896, against the Tempe Normal School. The game ended in a 10-0 victory for the Normal School.

3. On November 13, 1909, Governor Richard E. Sloan signed a bill creating the Arizona State Park system. Today, there are 35 state parks throughout the state of Arizona, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

4. The Phoenix Veterans' Day Parade, which is one of the largest Veterans' Day parades in the country, is held on or around November 13 each year. The first parade was held in 1997, and it has since become a beloved tradition in the city.

5. On November 13, 2015, a group of protesters gathered outside the Phoenix Convention Center to protest against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Police used pepper spray and other non-lethal methods to disperse the crowd, resulting in several arrests and injuries. The incident highlighted the heated political climate leading up to the 2016 election.