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Friday the 13th, sometimes called Black Friday, has been long been regarded as an unlucky date in Western superstition. But you’d be forgiven for not knowing its origins or whether there is any evidence to support why it’s perceived so negatively. Hopefully these facts about Friday the 13th can clear a few things up…

1. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia
While skeviphobia is the fear of 13 and triskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday, paraskevidekatriaphobia (friggatriskaidkaphobia) is the fear of Friday the 13th.

2. It is a rare occurrence
One good thing about Friday the 13th is how rare the date is. It only occurs when a month begins with a Sunday.

3. However, the 13th is still most likely to be a Friday
The 13th is more likely to fall on Friday than on any other day. It is Friday the 13th at least once a year and at most three times a year – which is the case in 2015 as the date crops up in February, March and November.

4. Its first reference came in 1869
The first reference to the date appeared in the biography of Rossini, a composer who died on Friday the 13th in November, 1868.

5. It may be unlucky because of the Last Supper
Many believe that the number 13 is unlucky because there were that many dinner guests at the Last Supper, with the 13th being Judas. Moreover, it is thought that Jesus was crucified on a Friday.

6. But the number is sometimes considered lucky
For Pagans, 13 corresponds with the number of full moons in a year. For ancient Egyptians, it is associated with immortality.

7. American skyscrapers often skip the 13th floor
In the US, the majority of skyscrapers avoid having a 13th floor. Hospitals and airline terminals also aim to steer clear of the unlucky number.

8. The date scares more than 60 million people
It is thought that paraskevidekatriaphobia affects more than 60 million people people around the world, with some afraid to go to work, drive cars or even just get out of bed.

9. The fear of the number costs 1bn dollars per year
Thirteen is apparently a number that costs the US an extortionate amount each year, as people decide not to travel by air or train.

10. Margaret Thatcher was born on Friday the 13th (October 1923)
The former prime minister was born in Lincolnshire on this date.

11. While Tupac Shakur died on Friday the 13th (September 1996)
The rapper was shot dead in Las Vegas on this date almost 20 years ago.

12. Franklin D. Roosevelt was terrified of the number
The 32nd president reportedly refused to travel on the 13th day of any month, and would not host dinner parties with 13 guests.

13. There are generally fewer accidents on the date
We added this one just to be safe. It is claimed that fewer accidents, and theft and fire incidents, are reported on Friday the 13th as people are more cautious. National Geographic say that those who ignore the superstition feel as though they are “tempting fate”.

scaring the shit out of me already. Not superstitious though, people should have free will over their lives. Lalasticlala, pls people need to know. Any 13th born in the house?

Never felt any unique thing about Friday 13th except now that I've read ur post. I'm particularly in love with Fridays. The thought of the coming days of rest alone is ecstatic. Sunday night is the shortest in history. You'll barely close ya eyes before Monday will come knocking.