June 13

What happened on June 13 in history

3 events fall on June 13, from 1381 to 1983. 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 June 13

  1. 1381

    Wat Tyler's rebels enter London

    The Savoy Palace is burned as the revolt reaches the city.

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  2. 1944

    The first V-1 hits London

    A flying bomb lands in Bethnal Green, opening a new phase of the Blitz.

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  3. 1983

    Pioneer 10 passes Neptune's orbit

    The probe becomes the first spacecraft to leave the planetary region.

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