August 13

    What happened on August 13 in history

    3 events fall on August 13, from 1521 to 2004. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 13

    1. 1521

      Tenochtitlan falls

      Cortés takes the Aztec capital after a three-month siege.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1961

      The Berlin Wall goes up

      Barbed wire is strung across the city overnight.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    3. 2004

      The Athens Olympics open

      The games return to the country where they began.

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