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January 13: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Did you know that on this day, January 13, 1930, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse comic strip was first published?

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January 13th is also known as Sticker Day and Skeptics Day.

It’s the thirteenth day of the month, and there are 352 days left in 2025.

Learn many facts about January 13 through our historical events & need to know facts, including famous people born on this day and how this day changed history.

Did you know that on this day, January 13, 1930, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse comic strip was first published? It’s creation was suggested in a letter from King Features Syndicate.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 13th in history!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on January 13 in history? Keep reading to find out!

A meteorite that landed in Australia in the 1960s revealed stardust up to 7 billion years old.

OTD in 2020: A meteorite that landed in Australia in the 1960s revealed stardust up to 7 billion years old.

That makes it the oldest known solid material on Earth.

Aaron Carpenter made his first-ever Tweet on Twitter; it was about his trip to the dentist.

Instruments used to observe Venus found two-thirds of the planet’s southern hemisphere brightened after aerosols were triggered on an “astronomical” scale.

Alfredo Ormando set himself on fire in St. Peter’s Square, protesting against the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality.

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer changed his plea from not guilty to guilty but insane.

OTD in 1992: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer changed his plea from not guilty to guilty but insane.

In May 1991, he admitted to his crimes but, despite this, pleaded not guilty. On this day, Dahmer pleaded guilty but insane to killing 15 young males between 1978 and 1991.

Johnny Cash recorded his iconic live album, At Folsom Prison.

Nine thousand scientists from 43 nations signed a petition to ban nuclear testing.

Industrialist Henry Ford’s method to construct auto bodies from plastic was patented.

Auto bodies are the outside shell of vehicles.

Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse comic strip was published for the first time.

OTD in 1930: Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse comic strip was published for the first time.

Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.

The 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck at 07:52:42 local time in the town of Avezzano and caused USD 60 million damage.

Center left-wing Independent Labour Party was formed in Britain with Keir Hardie as the leader.

German composer Richard Wagner completed “Parsifal” – one of his most famous operas.

Wagner started working on this opera way back in April 1857, which means it took him almost 25 years to complete it!

Galileo Galilei discovered Callisto, the fourth moon of Jupiter.

OTD in 1610: Galileo Galilei discovered Callisto

The most destructive riot in Constantinople’s history, the Nika Riots, began during a chariot race.

Famous Births

If you were born on this day, did you know that you share the same birthday with Orlando Bloom? See who else was born on January 13th below!

1990

Liam Hemsworth

Australian Actor

Age

35 years old

Born IN

Victoria, Australia

1995

Natalia Dyer

American Actress

Age

30 years old

Born IN

Tennessee, USA

1977

Orlando Bloom

English Actor

Age

48 years old

Born IN

England, UK

1965

Bill Bailey

English Comedian

Age

60 years old

Born IN

England, UK

Birthday & Zodiac

People who were born on this day all share the Capricorn zodiac sign.

Capricorn is the last earth sign of the zodiac. It’s represented by the sea goat – a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish.

Garnet is the birthstone given to people born in January. The garnet is thought to bring love and loyal friendships into their lives while also providing them health.

Carnations, the primary birth flower for January, captures the enduring strength and warmth of those born in this month. The secondary birth flower, snowdrops, embodies purity and optimism.

For people born on this day, your estimated date of conception falls on April 22 in the previous year.

A baby conceived on January 13, 2025, will likely be due around October 6, 2025.

Special Holidays

Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.

United States

National Sticker Day

You’ve got to admit it - playing with stickers is fun and has a way of bringing out the inner child in all of us. So celebrate National Sticker Day today by being creative with stickers, and be sure to stick them anywhere you can think of!

World

International Skeptics Day

Skeptics Day celebrates everyone who questions everything, whether they're conspiracy theorists, atheists, or just people who like to check things for themselves first. Whatever you do today, remember to take everything you hear with a grain of salt.

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