March 13

    What happened on March 13 in history

    3 events fall on March 13, from 1781 to 1996. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 13

    1. 1781

      Uranus is discovered

      William Herschel spots the first planet found with a telescope from his Bath garden.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1881

      Alexander II is assassinated

      A bomb kills the tsar who freed the serfs, on a St Petersburg canal embankment.

      Read about Statue of Liberty's Arm on Display in ManhattanPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1996

      The Dunblane school shooting

      Sixteen children and a teacher are killed in Scotland, leading to a UK handgun ban.

      Play the 20th century round

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