Today in history 113

A specific date!

According to historical records, here are some notable events that occurred on March 13th (113) throughout history:

• 1135 - Stephen of Blois is crowned King of England, starting the Anarchy, a civil war that lasts for 19 years.
• 1521 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther from the Catholic Church.
• 1781 - The Articles of Confederation are ratified by Virginia, becoming the 13th state to do so.
• 1867 - The United States Senate approves the Alaska Purchase, adding Alaska to the United States.
• 1919 - The Paris Peace Conference opens, marking the beginning of the Paris Peace Conference, which will lead to the Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War I.
• 1945 - The Soviet Union begins the Siege of Budapest, which will last until February 13, 1945.
• 1964 - The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show for the second time, breaking television records.
• 1988 - The Soviet Union launches the Phobos 2 spacecraft, which will study Mars and its moon Phobos.

These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on March 13th throughout history.