How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation?
Ethan Kelly
Ethan Kelly
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Ethan holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron and has five years of experience covering local startups and economic development for the Akron Beacon Journal. His analytical perspective sheds light on the entrepreneurial spirit of Cleveland.
More from Ethan →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM · 1 min read
If Friday the 13th makes you a little nervous, you have plenty of company. The date has been linked to bad luck for generations, although historians say its exact origin remains unclear. National Geographic explains that research has found no evidence that Friday the 13th is actually more unlucky than other dates.