UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 13, the 318th day of 2024 and the 43rd day of autumn.

Today is International Men's Day, which celebrates the positive contributions of men to society, family, and community. It is also World Kindness Day, which encourages people to perform acts of kindness and improve the lives of others.

On this day in 1985, the first volcanic eruption in the United States in over 60 years occurred on the island of Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

The eruption lasted for over three weeks and sent lava flows down the mountain's slopes, destroying several buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. The eruption also caused significant damage to the island's infrastructure and economy.

In 2015, the terrorist group ISIS launched a series of coordinated attacks in Paris, France, that killed 130 people and injured over 350.

The attacks targeted a concert hall, a soccer stadium, and several restaurants and bars. The attacks were the deadliest in France since World War II and led to increased security measures throughout the country.

In 2019, the United States and China signed a trade deal that aimed to reduce tensions between the two countries.

The deal included provisions to reduce tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries. The deal was seen as a positive step towards resolving the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.