February 13th has witnessed significant historical, political, and cultural events. Here are some of the most notable occurrences on this day:
Political and Historical Milestones
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1633: Galileo Galilei Arrives in Rome for Trial
Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome to face the Roman Catholic Inquisition for his support of heliocentrism. -
1945: Bombing of Dresden Begins
The Allied forces launched a massive bombing raid on Dresden, Germany, during World War II, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. -
1974: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Exiled from the Soviet Union
Nobel Prize-winning Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was exiled from the USSR after publishing works critical of the Soviet regime. -
1991: The Gulf War - U.S. and Allies Attack Iraqi Troops
Coalition forces launched a ground assault on Iraqi troops in Kuwait, intensifying the Gulf War.
Scientific and Technological Achievements
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1895: First Moving Picture Projected in the U.S.
Auguste and Louis Lumière publicly projected their first moving picture film, revolutionizing the entertainment industry. -
1935: Bruno Hauptmann Found Guilty in Lindbergh Kidnapping
The trial of Bruno Hauptmann concluded with a guilty verdict for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr., sparking widespread media coverage.
Cultural and Artistic Events
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1881: First Issue of ‘La Citoyenne’ Published
Hubertine Auclert, a pioneering feminist, published the first issue of the French feminist newspaper La Citoyenne, advocating for women's rights. -
2016: Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, known for his conservative judicial philosophy, passed away.
Notable Birthdays
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1873: Feodor Chaliapin
Russian opera singer known for his powerful bass voice and dramatic performances. -
1903: Georges Simenon
Belgian writer famous for creating the fictional detective Maigret. -
1933: Kim Novak
American actress best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. -
1974: Robbie Williams
British singer-songwriter and former member of the boy band Take That.
Deaths of Historical Figures
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1883: Richard Wagner
German composer known for his operatic masterpieces, including The Ring Cycle and Tristan und Isolde. -
2016: Antonin Scalia
Influential U.S. Supreme Court Justice and legal theorist.
February 13th has been a day of major historical, political, and cultural events that continue to shape the modern world.
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