1850CE
Birth
Robert Louis Stevenson Born
A Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer best known for his classic adventure novels 'Treasure Island' and 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.
Daily Chronicle
November 13
3 Historical Records
1971CE
Science
Mariner 9 reaches Mars orbit
NASA's Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to successfully orbit another planet. It mapped 85% of Mars's surface and discovered massive volcanoes and canyons.
1982CE
Culture
Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed by Maya Lin, was officially dedicated. The striking black granite wall lists the names of over 58,000 Americans who died or went missing in the war.