
By Day: Historical Events on February 13th
Explore key moments from this day in history, organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.
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Emperor Nicephorus II Phocas is murdered by his wife Theophano and her lover John I Tzimiskes, leading to Tzimiskes' ascent to the throne.
Death of Emperor Taizong of Song, a significant ruler in Chinese history.
The Barbary Crusade: Norman forces under Roger I of Sicily capture the city of Palermo.
Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
The Treaty of Utrecht is signed, ending the War of the Spanish Succession and reshaping European alliances.
Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court dies at the age of 79.