This Day In History, February 13th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on February 13th.
Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, arrived in Rome in 1633 for his trial before the Inquisition for his belief that the Earth orbited the sun.
After receiving the necessary electoral votes, Abraham Lincoln was officially declared the 16th President of the United States in 1861.
During World War II, Allied forces bombed Dresden, Germany, causing widespread devastation and killing an estimated 25,000 people.
One day after his death, the last original "Peanuts" comic strip by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz was published in 2000.
The Vatican announced in 2013 that Pope Benedict XVI would resign on February 28th due to his age and failing health, making him the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.
This Day In History, February 13th: In 1633, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition for his belief that the Earth orbited the sun.
The Roman Catholic Church accused Galileo Galilei of heresy for his support of the Copernican theory, which stated that the sun was at the center of the solar system and that the Earth and other planets orbited around it. Galileo was forced to recant his beliefs and was imprisoned for the rest of his life. His work and ideas, however, eventually contributed to the advancement of modern science and astronomy.
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln was officially declared the 16th President of the United States after receiving the necessary electoral votes.
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as the 16th President of the United States. His election was contentious because he was the first Republican president, and his victory triggered the secession of several southern states, sparking the American Civil War. Lincoln, on the other hand, remained dedicated to preserving the Union and eventually led the North to victory over the Confederacy. His presidency is remembered for his Civil War leadership, the Emancipation Proclamation, and efforts to unify the country after the war.
In 1945, during World War II, Allied forces bombed the German city of Dresden, causing widespread destruction and killing an estimated 25,000 people.
The bombing of Dresden was a World War II military campaign carried out by British and American air forces. The attack began on the night of February 13, 1945, and lasted until the morning of February 14, 1945. The bombing wreaked havoc on the city, killing an estimated 25,000 people, many of whom were civilians. The attack was and still is controversial, with some arguing that it was an unnecessary and unjustifiable act of destruction. Others, however, argue that the military action was necessary to weaken Germany's ability to wage war.
In 2000, the last original "Peanuts" comic strip by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz was published, one day after his death.
Charles M. Schulz created the well-known comic strip "Peanuts," which featured characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. From 1950 until his death in February 2000, Schulz worked on the comic strip for more than 50 years. The final original "Peanuts" strip was published on February 13, 2000, one day after Schulz died of colon cancer complications. Fans were saddened by the strip, which depicted Charlie Brown and his friends saying goodbye to their creator. Schulz's legacy is still celebrated today, and "Peanuts" is a well-known part of American culture.
In 2013, the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI would resign on February 28th, making him the first pope to resign in almost 600 years.
On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy, citing his advanced age and declining health as the reasons for his decision. His resignation took effect on February 28, 2013, making him the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Following his resignation, Pope Francis was appointed as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013. Benedict's resignation was a watershed moment in Catholic Church history, raising questions about the role of the papacy and the selection process for a new pope.