1633CE
Science
Galileo Goes on Trial
Astronomer Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome to face the Inquisition for his support of heliocentrism.
Daily Chronicle
February 13
3 Historical Records
1923CE
Birth
Chuck Yeager Born
Chuck Yeager was a United States Air Force officer and test pilot who became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947. His extraordinary career and aerial combat achievements made him an iconic figure in aviation history.
1945CE
War
Bombing of Dresden
Allied forces begin a controversial firebombing campaign against the city of Dresden, Germany.