This Day In History
May 13
Mary Queen of Scots defeated Jamestown founded Connecticut Patriot Eliphalet Dyer dies President Polk declares war on Mexico Grant moves on Jackson, Mississippi Edison sues over new motion-picture technology Daphne Du Maurier, author of Rebecca, is born Edith Wharton writes of the war's effect on France Churchill announces: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." Nixon attacked by angry Venezuelans Vice President Nixon is attacked Stevie Wonder comes of age Paris peace talks at standstill Fire breaks out at club in Japan Heavy fighting continues at Quang Tri and Kontum First Battle of the Sexes The inventor of western swing dies Autoworkers union head joins Chrysler board Pope John Paul II is shot Pope John Paul II shot A raid is set for MOVE headquarters
Mary Queen of Scots defeated Jamestown founded Connecticut Patriot Eliphalet Dyer dies President Polk declares war on Mexico Grant moves on Jackson, Mississippi Edison sues over new motion-picture technology Daphne Du Maurier, author of Rebecca, is born Edith Wharton writes of the war's effect on France Churchill announces: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." Nixon attacked by angry Venezuelans Vice President Nixon is attacked Stevie Wonder comes of age Paris peace talks at standstill Fire breaks out at club in Japan Heavy fighting continues at Quang Tri and Kontum First Battle of the Sexes The inventor of western swing dies Autoworkers union head joins Chrysler board Pope John Paul II is shot Pope John Paul II shot A raid is set for MOVE headquarters
