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Premiere of Handel's Messiah - April 13, 1642: On this day in history, April 13, 1642, momentous events took place today in Dublin, Ireland, with regard to the Premiere of Handel's Messiah. The oratorio 'Messiah', by German born composer George
Frideric Handel, was first performed at the Great Music Hall, Fishamble Street, Dublin, on April 13, 1742. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1642 were George Frideric Handel. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Premiere of Handel's Messiah *** Date: April 13, 1642 *** Place: Dublin, Ireland *** Category: Entertainment *** Historical Period: 18th Century *** This day in history ***
Foundation of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art - April 13, 1870: On this day in history, April 13, 1870, crucial events took place today in New York, USA, relating to the Foundation of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded on April 13, 1870, when the New York State Legislature granted it's incorporation. The museum's first president was John Taylor Johnston . The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1870 were John Taylor Johnston. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Foundation of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art *** Date: April 13, 1870 *** Place: New York, USA *** Category: General Interest *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Colfax Massacre - April 13, 1873: On this day in history, April 13, 1873, important events took place today in Louisiana, USA, in respect of the Colfax Massacre. Following an election dispute, the Grant Parish Courthouse in Colfax was occupied by black freedmen supporters of William P. Kellogg. Armed white supporters of Democrat John McEnery, overpowered the freedmen, and after taking them prisoner, killed approximately 150 of them. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1873 were William P. Kellogg, John McEnery. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Colfax Massacre *** Date: April 13, 1873 *** Place: Louisiana, USA *** Category: Racism *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - April 13, 1919: On this day in history, April 13, 1919, critical events took place today in Punjab, British India, regarding the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Large crowds gathered in Jalliamwala Bagh to take part in the Baisakhi celebrations, on April 13, 1919, despite a ban on meetings being imposed by British Colonel Reginald Dyer. On hearing of the gathering, Dyer ordered soldiers to fire into the crowd killing more than 370 people and wounding a further 1200. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1919 were Reginald Dyer. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre *** Date: April 13, 1919 *** Place: Punjab, British India *** Category: Massacre *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Dedication of the Jefferson Memorial - April 13, 1943: On this day in history, April 13, 1943, crucial events took place today in Washington D.C., USA, relating to the Dedication of the Jefferson Memorial. The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated on April 13, 1943, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The dedication also marked the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1943 were Franklin D. Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Dedication of the Jefferson Memorial *** Date: April 13, 1943 *** Place: Washington D.C., USA *** Category: Construction *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Launch of Mind Control Project MKUltra - April 13, 1953: On this day in history, April 13, 1953, significant events took place today in Virginia, USA, respecting the Launch of Mind Control Project MKUltra. The Central Intelligence Agency's mind control project MKUltra began on April 13, 1953, when the Director of Central Intelligence, Allen Dulles, gave it approval. The program used experiments on humans to develop drugs for use in mind control. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1953 were Allen Dulles. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Launch of Mind Control Project MKUltra *** Date: April 13, 1953 *** Place: Virginia, USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
First Black Actor to Win the Best Actor Academy Award - April 13, 1964: On this day in history, April 13, 1964, critical events took place today in California, USA, regarding the First Black Actor to Win the Best Actor Academy Award. Bahamian Actor Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He won the award, for his role in Lilies of the Field, at the 36th Academy Awards in Santa Monica, California, on April 13, 1964. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1964 were Sidney Poitier. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: First Black Actor to Win the Best Actor Academy Award *** Date: April 13, 1964 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Entertainment *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Explosion on Apollo 13 - April 13, 1970: On this day in history, April 13, 1970, significant events took place today in Space, respecting the Explosion on Apollo 13. An oxygen tank exploded on board Apollo 13, on April 13, 1970, during it's mission to the moon. The explosion led to the mission being aborted, however the spacecraft's crew, commanded by James Lovell, managed to return to Earth. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1970 were James Lovell. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Explosion on Apollo 13 *** Date: April 13, 1970 *** Place: Space *** Category: Aviation *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Youngest Golfer to Win the Masters Tournament - April 13, 1997: On this day in history, April 13, 1997, momentous events took place today in Georgia, USA, with regard to the Youngest Golfer to Win the Masters Tournament. American golfer Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of the Masters Tournament on April 13, 1997, when he won the event in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of twenty one. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: April 13, 1997 were Tiger Woods. Facts on this day in History April 13: Events on this day in history: Youngest Golfer to Win the Masters Tournament *** Date: April 13, 1997 *** Place: Georgia, USA *** Category: Sport *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
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