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Although the time launch was officially 14:13 EST it was actually at 13:13 Houston time where mission control was. The launch date of 11th April 1970 when written as 11/4/70 the individual numerals 1+1+4+7 add up to.... I'm sure one could find quite a few if you look for them

I've always been aware of the symbolism of the number 13 of that Apollo mission but I was never previously aware that the explosion also happened on the 13th.

I regard Apollo 13 and the way it overcame adversity and catastrophe as big an achievment of human endeavour as the actual moon landings.