Sept. 13, Battles erupted in Jerusalem  after the British forces control of al-Burak police station in the city

1936 – Battles erupted in Jerusalem  after the British forces control of al-Burak police station in the city.

1940 – The Italian troops invades Egypt during World War II.

1955 – West Germany establishes diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union for the first time since the World War II.

1968 – Albania withdraws from Warsaw Pact.

1991 – Moscow and Washington agree to halt arms transfer to their allies in Afghanistan.

1938 – British politician, leader of the Labour Party John Smith was born.

1940 – Lebanese  author Ameen al-Rihani passes away.