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.

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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.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1968

    Johnny Cash records at Folsom Prison

    Two shows in the prison cafeteria revive a stalling career.

    Play the 20th century round