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What happened in history on this day: June 13?
Since 1995, I have been collecting information on a variety of topics,
creating several timelines of history.
Here you will find specific events from those databases
for this day, on the topics of personal computers, video games, the Walt Disney Company,
Chevrolet Corvettes, A&W Root Beer, Sweden, and Canadian coins.
On June 13 in ...
- 1986 - Activision makes the final payment in acquiring Infocom.
- 2003 - Linus Torvalds announces the release of the kernel of Linux 2.4.21. New features include support for the Advanced Micro Devices Opteron processor.
- 1927 - Film Booking Offices releases the Alice Comedy film Alice's Channel Swim to theaters.
- 1931 - The Mickey Mouse film The Delivery Boy is released.
- 1958 - The Hills Bros. Coffee House and Coffee Garden opens in Town Square at Disneyland.
- 1963 - Disney releases the live-action short film Yellowstone Cubs to theaters.
- 1990 - The syndicated TV special Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge... Behind the Scenes airs.
- 1995 - Walt Disney Home Video releases the film Squanto: A Warrior's Tale on laserdisc for US$39.99.
- 2000 - Disney releases the feature-length film Discover Spot on videocassette.
- 2006 - The Walt Disney Company launches the Disney Mobile mobile phone service in the USA. It features built-in satellite tracking, and parental regulation of when, how long, and to whom their children talk.
- 1962 - At Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, an SCCA race for A-, B-, and C-Production classes is held.
- Finishing 1st in A-Production class and 1st overall is the Corvette driven by Richard Thompson.
- Finishing 1st in B-Production class and 4th overall is the Corvette driven by Don Yenko.
- 1976 - At the Portland International Raceway, in Portland, Oregon, the G.I. Joe's Rose Cup Trans-American Challenge Round Three race is held.
- Finishing 3rd in category I and 4th overall is the Stark Enterprises #17 Corvette 433, driven by Rick Stark.
- Finishing 4th in category I and 5th overall is the Vacilando Racing #12 Corvette 454, driven by Frank Joyce.
- Finishing 5th in category I and 6th overall is the Vic Hubbard Mocko #3 Corvette 427, driven by David Mock.
- Finishing 7th in category I and 9th overall is the Dianne Ash #22 Corvette 350, driven by Mike Meek.
- Finishing 8th in category I and 10th overall is the Hoffman & Neighbor #70 Corvette 350, driven by Ron McDuffie.
- Finishing 9th in category I and 11th overall is the Samuelsen #94 Corvette 427, driven by Dale Samuelsen.
- Finishing 10th in category I and 12th overall is the Search Enterprises #29 Corvette 454, driven by Frank Search.
- Finishing 13th in category I and 16th overall is the Neihoff #10 Corvette 427, driven by Jim Neighbor.
- Finishing 15th in category I and 18th overall is the Sloma Enterprises #27 Corvette 427, driven by Rich Sloma.
- Finishing 16th in category I and 19th overall is the G.L.S. & Assoc. #49 Corvette 350, driven by Peter Shutts.
- Finishing 19th in category I and 23rd overall is the Ellis Brooks Chevrolet #7 Corvette 350, driven by Gary Carlen.
- Finishing 21st in category I and 25th overall is the Sports & Imports #21 Corvette 327, driven by Jann Helzer.
- In 5th place in category II and 29th place overall, but not finishing the race, is the San Leandro Datsun #15 Corvette 427, driven by Harry Kauffman.
- In 25th place in category I and 31st place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Bothello / Duranleau #19 Corvette 427, driven by Gene Bothello.
- In 26th place in category I and 33rd place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Round Table Racing #4 Corvette 427, driven by Peter Brallier.
- In 27th place in category I and 34th place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Rockwood Auto Body #35 Corvette 427, driven by Ted Mathey.
- 1982 - At the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon, the G.I. Joe's Rose Cup / CRC Chemicals Trans-Am Championship - Round 3 race is held.
- Finishing 3rd is the Neo-Life #6 Corvette, driven by Greg Pickett. Pickett set a new track race lap record.
- Finishing 8th is the Harry Mann Chevrolet #5 Corvette, driven by Andy Porterfield.
- Finishing 12th is the Rick Stark Enterprises #17 Corvette, driven by Rick Stark.
- Finishing 13th is The Technequip #47 Corvette, driven by Wayne Harper.
- Finishing 15th is the Weymouth's #20 Corvette, driven by Jeff Weymouth.
- Finishing 18th is the Pearson Air #83 Corvette, driven by Earl Pearson.
- In 20th place, but not finishing the race, is the B.C. Autobody #41 Corvette, driven by Bill Craine.
- Finishing 21st is the #37 Corvette, driven by David Price.
- Finishing 24th is the George Chevrolet #22 Corvette, driven by Tom Riley.
- Finishing 26th is the Pearson Air #73 Corvette, driven by Dan Pearson.
- In 27th place, but not finishing the race, is the Executive Motorhomes/Huffaker #24 Corvette, driven by Tom Frank.
- 1988 - At the Riverside International Raceway in California, Chevrolet gives a full press briefing of the LT5 engine.
- 1989 - Zora Arkus-Duntov sells his 1974 Corvette for a six-figure price to Les Bieri.
- 2002 - The 30th Bloomington Gold Corvette show is held in St. Charles, Illinois, over four days. The Corvette auction sells 142 of 297 cars, for US$4 million. Some highlights:
- 1967 Silver Pearl convertible with 427-ci 435-hp engine, hardtop, bolt-on wheels, power steering, power brakes, 30,000 miles sells for US$101,000.
- Possible 1959 prototype SR-2 Race Car, a chassis with SR-2 body sells for US$87,000.
- 1962 Roman Red convertible with hard top, 327-ci 350-ci fuel injected engine, heavy duty brakes and suspension, 4-speed transmission, positraction rear, radio and heater delete, sells for US$85,500.
- 1967 Marina Blue convertible with 427-ci, 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts, 54,000 miles sells for US$79,000.
- 1940 - Spain's Generalissimo Francisco Franco changes Spain's status from neutral to nonbelligerent.
- 1940 - Britain sends information to Australian Prime Minister Menzies, with the first revelation that Britain would hold its Mediterranean interests at the possible cost to interests in the Far East. If Japan declares war, Britain would likely have to rely on the USA for safeguarding British interests.
- 1942 - (evening) George Dasch, Ernest Burger, Heinrich Heinck, and Richard Quirin, all American citizens of German birth, and members of the German Nazi party, land on the beach of Long Island, New York, from a small row boat. Their mission is to sabotage industrial installations producing war material.
- 1944 - Kurt Meyer is made commander of the 12th Panzer Division (Hitler Youth).
- 1944 - (about 1605 hours) A German A-4 rocket (V-2 rocket) test-fired from Peenemünde goes astray, exploding over a cornfield near Kalmar, Sweden, creating a 13-foot wide crater.
- 1945 - American Military Government in Venezia Giulia is established, at the northern end of Adriatic Sea, claimed by both Italy and Yugoslavia.
- 1994 - Marshall Islands issues a postage stamp marking the 50th anniversary of V-1 flying bombs striking England.
- 2000 - SNK withdraws from the American market.
- 2005 - EA releases the Batman Begins video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube in the US.
- 2005 - Nintendo releases the Kirby: Canvas Curse video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
- 2011 - Nintendo releases the Wii Play: Motion video game with Wii Remote Plus controller in the US.
- 2011 - Archie Comics publishes the first issue of Mega Man, based on the video game character.
- 1944 - (about 1605 hours) A German A-4 rocket test-fired from Peenemünde goes astray, exploding over a cornfield near Kalmar, Sweden, creating a 13-foot wide crater.
- 1952 - A DC-3 plane takes off from Bromma airport in Sweden, to gather Russian intelligence over the Baltic Sea for the British. At about 108 miles southeast of Stockholm, a Soviet Mig 15 plane shoots it down over international waters.
- 2004 - Swedish elections are held for 19 seats in the European Parliament. Voter turnout is a very low 37 percent. Results by party percentage of votes: Social Democrats 24.7, Conservatives and Moderates 18.2, June List 14.4, Left 12.8, Liberals 9.8, Center 6.3, Green Party 5.9, Christian Democrats 5.7.
- 1995 - The Royal Canadian Mint unveils $2 test tokens to the House of Commons Government Operations Committee. The proposed coins are bi-metallic, with aluminum-bronze core and nickel outer ring. Weight is 7.3 grams, with 28mm diameter.
- 1968 - The Smithsonian Institution receives its single largest donation of 6125 US gold coins from the Josiah K. Lilly estate, in exchange for a Congress-approved $5.5 million tax write-off for the estate.
- 1979 - Wachovia Bank and Trust of Durham, North Carolina, unintentionally releases 300-500 Susan Anthony dollar coins to circulation.
- 2011 - The US Mint releases the 2011 Olympic National Park quarter dollar to circulation.
- 1895 - ÉEmile Levassor wins first Paris-Bordeaux-Paris auto race (24 kph).
- 1905 - New York Giants' pitcher Christy Mathewson's second no-hitter, beats Chicago Cubs, 1-0.
- 1913 - New York Yankees win 13th game of year after losing 36 games.
- 1918 - Philadelphia Phillies and Saint Louis Cardinals tie 8-8 in 19 innings.
- 1921 - New York Yankees' pitcher Babe Ruth hits two home runs beating Detroit Tigers 11-8.
- 1924 - New York Yankees win by forfeit over Detroit Tigers, their third forfeit win.
- 1935 - James T Braddocks beats Max Baer for heavyweight boxing championship.
- 1937 - Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive home runs against Saint Louis Browns.
- 1947 - First night game at Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox 5, Chicago White Sox 3).
- 1948 - Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium (he dies August 16th).
- 1955 - Mercedes racing car kills 77 at Le Mans, France.
- 1957 - Ted Williams becomes first American League member to have two three-home run games in a season.
- 1973 - Garvey, Lopes, Cey and Russell play together for first time, set record of staying together as an infield for 8+ years (Los Angeles Dodgers).
- 1991 - NHL owners present contract to players (leads to April 1, 1992 strike).
- 1991 - A spectator is killed by lightning at the U.S. Open.
- 1997 - The Chicago Bulls win their 5th NBA championship by defeating the Utah Jazz in the best-of-7 series 4 games to 2.
- 2002 - The Detroit Red Wings defeat the Carolina Hurricanes four games to one in the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals.
- 2010 - Audi finishes 1-2-3 at the Le Mans 24 hour race, tying Ferrari for 2nd place among the most successful manufacturers in Le Mans history.
- 2018 - FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- 2021 - (to July 10) The 2021 Copa América, hosted behind closed doors by Brazil, is held, and is won by Argentina.
- 2022 - At T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Minnesota Twins beats Seattle Mariners by score 3-2.
- 2022 - At Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: San Francisco Giants beats Kansas City Royals by score 6-2.
- 2022 - At Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Cincinnati Reds beats Arizona Diamondbacks by score 5-4.
- 2022 - At Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: San Diego Padres beats Chicago Cubs by score 4-1.
- 2022 - At Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Texas Rangers beats Houston Astros by score 5-3.
- 2022 - At Busch Stadium in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Saint Louis Cardinals beats Pittsburgh Pirates by score 7-5.
- 2022 - At Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Chicago White Sox beats Detroit Tigers by score 9-5.
- 2022 - At Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Major League Baseball regular season game: Toronto Blue Jays beats Baltimore Orioles by score 11-1.
- 2022 - At Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Philadelphia Phillies beats Miami Marlins by score 3-2.
- 2022 - At Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., USA, Major League Baseball regular season game: Atlanta Braves beats Washington Nationals by score 9-5.
- 1873 - J C Watson discovers asteroid #132 Aethra.
- 1879 - A Borrelly discovers asteroid #198 Ampella.
- 1934 - C Jackson discovers asteroid #1349 Bechuana.
- 1969 - T Smirnova discovers asteroid #2111 Tselina.
- 1971 - Perth Observatory discovers asteroids #1806 Derice and #1978 Patrice.
- 1972 - T Smirnova discovers asteroid #2604.
- 1975 - Felix Aguilar Observatory discovers asteroid #2219 Mannucci.
- 1983 - Pioneer 10 becomes first man-made object to leave solar system.
- 1871 - Hurricane kills 300 in Labrador.
- 1930 - 22 people killed by hailstones in Siatista, Greece.
- 1991 - A spectator is killed by lightning at the U.S. Open.
- 1798 - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia founded in California.
- 1866 - US Congress passes the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, repudiating debt incurred by the Confederate States of America. The amendment is referred to state legislatures for ratification.
- 1888 - US Congress creates the Department of Labor.
- 1898 - Congress authorizes bonds to finance the Spanish-American War.
- 1910 - Pilot Charles Hamilton makes first one-day round-trip from New York to Philadelphia.
- 1910 - William D Crum, a South Carolina physician, is appointed minister to Liberia.
- 1927 - A ticker-tape parade down 5th Avenue in New York City is held for aviator Charles Lindbergh.
- 1933 - First sodium vapor lamps installed (Schenectady, New York).
- 1933 - Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation authorized.
- 1942 - (evening) George Dasch, Ernest Burger, Heinrich Heinck, and Richard Quirin, all American citizens of German birth, and members of the German Nazi party, land on the beach of Long Island, New York, from a small row boat. Their mission is to sabotage industrial installations producing war material.
- 1945 - American Military Government in Venezia Giulia is established, at the northern end of Adriatic Sea, claimed by both Italy and Yugoslavia.
- 1946 - First transcontinental round-trip flight in one day, California-Maryland.
- 1966 - The US Supreme Court hands down its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the principle that all criminal suspects must be advised of their rights before interrogation. The adopted text: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you."
- 1967 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall as justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 1968 - The Smithsonian Institution receives its single largest donation of 6125 US gold coins from the Josiah K. Lilly estate, in exchange for a Congress-approved $5.5 million tax write-off for the estate.
- 1971 - New York Times begins publishing "The Pentagon Papers".
- 1977 - Convicted assassin James Earl Ray recaptured.
- 1980 - Republican John Jenrette Junior (Democrat-South Carolina) indicted in "Abscam" investigation.
- 1981 - In Salem, Oregon, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
- 1983 - Pioneer 10 becomes first man-made object to leave solar system.
- 1985 - In Auburn, Washington, police defuse a Unabomber bomb sent to Boeing.
- 1986 - US President Ronald Reagan criticizes South African state of emergency.
- 1987 - Daniel Buettner, Bret Anderson, Martin Engel, and Anne Knabe complete cycling journey of 15,266 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Argentina.
- 1990 - Boeing 767 sets nonstop commercial flight: Seattle, Washington to Narobi, Kenya.
- 1990 - Washington DC mayor Marion Barry announces he will not seek a fourth term.
- 1996 - An 81-day standoff between the Montana Freemen and FBI agents ends with their surrender in Montana.
- 1997 - A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to the death penalty for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
- 1998 - In Portales, New Mexico, USA a meteorite penetrates a barn roof.
- 2009 - New York-based theme park operator Six Flags files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with US$2.4 billion in debt.
- 2016 - Microsoft announces it will acquire LinkedIn for US$262 billion, 50 percent over share market price.
Other history:
- 1373 - Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of Alliance is signed.
- 1886 - Fire destroys nearly 1,000 buildings in Vancouver, BC.
- 1955 - Mercedes racing car kills 77 at Le Mans France.
- 1983 - Pioneer 10 becomes first man-made object to leave Solar System.
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