January 13

    What happened on January 13 in history

    3 events fall on January 13, from 1610 to 1968. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 13

    1. 1610

      Galileo observes Callisto

      The fourth Jovian moon completes the set that overturns the Ptolemaic sky.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1898

      Zola publishes J'Accuse…!

      An open letter on the front page of L'Aurore accuses France of framing Alfred Dreyfus.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1968

      Johnny Cash records at Folsom Prison

      Two shows in the prison cafeteria revive a stalling career.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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