2008: Apology to Indigenous Australians
2008: Apology to Indigenous Australians On February 13, 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a historic apology to Indigenous Australians for the injustices of the “stolen generations” – Aboriginal…
2000: Last Original “Peanuts” Comic Strip
2000: Last Original “Peanuts” Comic Strip The last original "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published on February 13, 2000, one day after the cartoonist's death. For nearly…
1542: Execution of Catherine Howard – A Tragic Tale of Adultery and Power in Tudor England
1542: Execution of Catherine Howard Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England, was executed on February 13, 1542, for adultery. Married to Henry in 1540, Catherine's…
The Controversial 1945 Bombing of Dresden: A Devastating Event in World War II
1945: Bombing of Dresden On February 13, 1945, Dresden, Germany, was subjected to heavy bombing by Allied forces during World War II. This controversial raid involved hundreds of British and…
1503: The Challenge of Barletta – A Triumph of Italian Valor
1503: The Challenge of Barletta The Challenge of Barletta, held on February 13, 1503, was a jousting tournament between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Italy. This event…