April 13

    What happened on April 13 in history

    3 events fall on April 13, from 1743 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 13

    1. 1743

      Thomas Jefferson is born

      The author of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1919

      The Amritsar massacre

      British troops fire on a crowd in the Jallianwala Bagh, killing hundreds.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1970

      Houston, we've had a problem

      An oxygen tank explodes aboard Apollo 13 on the way to the Moon.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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