13 October
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Events which occurred on 13 October.
On Earth
- 1917 - J.R.R. Tolkien is found unfit for duty for six months, but able to do a desk job.
- 1938 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 34.
- 1968 - Riddles in the Dark, the third episode of the 1968 radio series of The Hobbit, is aired on BBC Radio.
In Arda
- T.A. 3018:
- With Frodo severely wounded, Strider and the four hobbits travel slowly towards Rivendell. They cross the Last Bridge and find the beryl left by Glorfindel.
- Boromir travels towards Rivendell to ask for counsel.