It happens at least once every year and always elicits suspicion for those inclined towards superstition. Friday 13th is here ...

In the 19th century, a New Yorker named Captain William Fowler attempted to dispel the stigma surrounding the number 13.

From walking under ladders to breaking mirrors, here are five common superstitions people avoid on Friday the 13th, plus the history behind why the day is considered unlucky.

What is it about Fridays and the number 13 that sends people into a superstitious tizzy? To find out, you need to go back a few thousand years or so.

There are three Friday the 13ths in 2026 - the most possible in a year. Here's why the date is considered unlucky and where the superstition began.