Page 7: Historical Events In February - 13
Sunday, 15 June 2025
1935 Bruno Richard Hauptmann is found guilty of first-degree murder in the kidnapping and death of the infant son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh on this day in history.
1935 On this day in history the first US surgical operation for relief of angina pectoris, Cleveland OH
1935 1st US surgical operation for relief of angina pectoris, Cleveland on this day in history.
1935 Violet Paget, British author (Gospels of Anarchy), dies at 78 on February - 13.
1937 On February - 13 "Prince Valiant" comic strip appears; known for historical detail
1937 On this day in history bradman scores 123 South Africa vs Queensland, 165 minutes, 10-4 1-6 in cricket
1937 On February - 13 halifax native Harold Foster 1892-1982 publishes his first Prince Valiant comic strip, calling his original creation 'an illustrated historical novel.
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 this day in history.
1937 US male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee on this day in history.
1937 C A Bernoulli, writer, dies on this day in history.
1938 On this day in history the birth of Oliver Reed, British actor
1940 On February - 13 bradman scores 209 in 161 minutes for South Australia at the WACA
1940 Bradman scores 209* in 161 minutes for South Aust at the WACA on February - 13.
1941 On February - 13 nazi leaders attack Dutch Jewish Council
1942 On this day in history hitler's Operation Seelöwe (invasion of England) cancelled
1942 Hitler's Operation Sealion (invasion of England) cancelled on this day in history.
1943 German assault on Sidi Bou Zid Tunisia, General Eisenhower visits front on February - 13.
1943 On this day in history women's Marine Corps created
1943 On February - 13 german assault on Sidi Bou Zid Tunisia, Gen Eisenhower visits front
1943 William Walraven, journalist/writer (Neglected Grouser), dies at 55 on this day in history.
1945 On February - 13 allied bombers began pounding Dresden, Germany, during WWII.
1945 On this day in history allied planes bomb Dresden Germany; 135,000 die
1945 Gerbrandy British government refuses Dutch Jewish right to buy on February - 13.
1945 On this day in history 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 George Studd, cricketer (4 Tests with brother v Aus 1882-83), dies on February - 13.
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 "Duchess Misbehaves" opens at Adelphi Theater NYC for 5 performances on this day in history.
1947 On February - 13 vern 'Dry Hole' Hunter strikes oil near Leduc, sparking a new Alberta oil boom
1948 Andy Ganteaume scores 112 for W Indies in only Test Cricket innings on this day in history.
1948 Ice Pairs Championship at Davos won by Lannoy &Baugniet of Belgium on February - 13.
1948 Men's Figure Skating Championship in Davos won by Richard Button USA on this day in history.
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