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The precise origin of the superstition surrounding this day is unknown.
The oldest evidence of Friday the 13th being considered unlucky dates back to the 19th century, but individually Friday and the number 13 have been associated with bad luck way before that.
Friday the 13th occurs at least once every year. On average there are 212 days between each occurrence. The longest time between two consecutive occurrences is 14 months.
Everything will be fine … if you are lucky!