1743CE
Birth
Thomas Jefferson Born
Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States, is born in Shadwell, Virginia.
Daily Chronicle
April 13
2 Historical Records
1970CE
Science
Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explodes
An oxygen tank aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft ruptures, forcing the crew to abort their lunar landing and fight for survival on their return trip to Earth.