Page 7: Historical Events In February - 13

1935  On this day in history bruno Richard Hauptmann is found guilty of first-degree murder in the kidnapping and death of the infant son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh.   

1935  The first US surgical operation for relief of angina pectoris, Cleveland OH on this day in history.   

1935  1st US surgical operation for relief of angina pectoris, Cleveland on this day in history.   

1935  On this day in history violet Paget, British author (Gospels of Anarchy), dies at 78   

1937  On this day in history "Prince Valiant" comic strip appears; known for historical detail   

1937  Bradman scores 123 South Africa vs Queensland, 165 minutes, 10-4 1-6 in cricket on February - 13.   

1937  Halifax native Harold Foster 1892-1982 publishes his first Prince Valiant comic strip, calling his original creation 'an illustrated historical novel on February - 13.   

1937  Maribel Vinson wins her 9th US figure skating championship on February - 13.   

1937  NFL Boston Redskins move to Washington DC on this day in history.   

1937  US female Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson on February - 13.   

1937  On this day in history uS male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee   

1937  On this day in history c A Bernoulli, writer, dies   

1938  The birth of Oliver Reed, British actor on February - 13.   

1940  Bradman scores 209 in 161 minutes for South Australia at the WACA on this day in history.   

1940  Bradman scores 209* in 161 minutes for South Aust at the WACA on February - 13.   

1941  On this day in history nazi leaders attack Dutch Jewish Council   

1942  Hitler's Operation Seelöwe (invasion of England) cancelled on this day in history.   

1942  Hitler's Operation Sealion (invasion of England) cancelled on February - 13.   

1943  German assault on Sidi Bou Zid Tunisia, General Eisenhower visits front on February - 13.   

1943  Women's Marine Corps created on February - 13.   

1943  German assault on Sidi Bou Zid Tunisia, Gen Eisenhower visits front on February - 13.   

1943  On February - 13 william Walraven, journalist/writer (Neglected Grouser), dies at 55   

1945  Allied bombers began pounding Dresden, Germany, during WWII on February - 13.   

1945  On this day in history allied planes bomb Dresden Germany; 135,000 die   

1945  On this day in history gerbrandy British government refuses Dutch Jewish right to buy   

1945  On February - 13 soviet forces capture Budapest, saving 120,000 Jews.   

1945  USSR captures Budapest, after 49-day battle with Germany; 159,000 die on February - 13.   

1945  On February - 13 george Studd, cricketer (4 Tests with brother v Aus 1882-83), dies   

1946  On February - 13 main Australian contingent of BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) sails for Japan During the six year occupation of Japan an estimated 40,000 Australians served with BCOF   

1946  On February - 13 "Duchess Misbehaves" opens at Adelphi Theater NYC for 5 performances   

1947  On this day in history vern 'Dry Hole' Hunter strikes oil near Leduc, sparking a new Alberta oil boom   

1948  On this day in history andy Ganteaume scores 112 for W Indies in only Test Cricket innings   

1948  Ice Pairs Championship at Davos won by Lannoy &Baugniet of Belgium on February - 13.   

1948  On this day in history men's Figure Skating Championship in Davos won by Richard Button USA   

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1440  On February - 13 birth of hartmann Schedel, German physician/humanist/historian   

1457  On February - 13 birth of mary of Burgundy, daughter of Charles the Bold and wife of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1482)   

1480  Girolamo Aleandro, Italian Catholic cardinal (d. 1542) was born on February - 13.   

1599  Alexander VII, [Fabio Chigi], Siena Italy, pope (1655-67) was born on this day in history.   

1610  Jean de la Badie, French divine, founder of Lagardists was born on this day in history.   

1622  Adam Pijnacker, landscape painter/etcher, baptized was born on February - 13.   

1658  On this day in history birth of jan B Wellekens, Dutch poet/painter   

1660  Johann Sigismund Kusser, composer was born on February - 13.   

0858  On February - 13 death of kenneth I of Scotland   

1130  On this day in history honorius II, [Lamberto], Pope (1124-30), dies   

1141  On this day in history death of béla II of Hungary (b. 1110)   

1199  Stefanus Nemanja (Symeon), monk, dies on February - 13.   

1219  Death of Minamoto no Sanetomo, Japanese shogun (b. 1192) on this day in history.   

1237  On February - 13 death of jordanus of Saxon, 2nd general of Dominicans, drowns   

1315  On this day in history jean I of Chalon-Arlay, mayor of Neuchôtel, dies   

1332  Andronicus II Paleologus, Byzantine emperor (1282-1328)/monk, dies on this day in history.