The day is an extra rare occurrence in which the 13th day of a month lands on a Friday. It's a date that has spurned superstitious attitudes since the Middle Ages. But just how rare is it?

Halloween is, of course, the main attraction, but a genuine Friday the 13th in the middle of spooky season is furthering the month's usual creepy vibes. In Western superstition, Friday the 13th is ...

Ever see Jason Vorhees, hockey mask and knife in tow, out on the town on a Friday that isn’t the 13th? It turns out the ... question of “what month is it?” Who among us, right?