May 13 in History

13 May in History – 1595 years ago

Vandal crossing to North Africa

Europe 429: Vandal crossing to North Africa *

Taking advantage of the Western Roman civil war with Bonifatius, the Vandal king Gaiseric... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of North America 1846: Outbreak of the Mexican–American War
North America 1846
Outbreak of the Mexican–American War
With the annexation of Texas, the US inherited that state's boundary dispute with Mexico. In a...
Historical Atlas of Europe 429: Vandal crossing to North Africa
Europe 429
Vandal crossing to North Africa
Taking advantage of the Western Roman civil war with Bonifatius, the Vandal king Gaiseric and...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 429: Vandal crossing to North Africa
Northern Africa 429
Vandal crossing to North Africa
Taking advantage of the Western Roman civil war with Bonifatius, the Vandal king Gaiseric and...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 68: Macer’s Rebellion
Northern Africa 68
Macer’s Rebellion
In 68 AD Vindex and Galba led the western Roman provinces in revolt against Emperor Nero. They...
 

Starting on 13 May 49

Meherdates defeated in attempt on Parthian throne*

All Events on 13 May

  1925
Uzbek SSR joins Soviet Union
  1925
Turkmen SSR joins Soviet Union
ends   1903
Brazil intervenes in Acre
  1888
Brazil abolishes slavery
ends   1876
Bulgarian uprising against the Ottomans crushed
ends   1858
Montengrins defeat Ottomans at Grahovac
ends   1851
Saldanha seizes control in Portugal
  1846
US declares war on Mexico
ends   1825
Brazil gains independence from Portugal
  1809
Napoleon captures Vienna
starts   1787
First Fleet transports convicts to Botany Bay
  277
Kushano-Sasanians break away from Persia*
starts   231
Sasanians invade Roman Mesopotamia*
starts   68
Macer revolts against Nero and Galba in Africa*
starts   49
Meherdates defeated in attempt on Parthian throne*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 13 May for purposes of Omniatlas

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