In History, Today on June 13

The Peasants' Revolt in England reached a climax as rebels led by Wat Tyler entered London, marking a significant moment in the struggle against feudal oppression.

Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, in Wittenberg, an event that challenged the Catholic Church's celibacy rules and influenced Protestant practices.

Rhode Island became the first of Britain's North American colonies to ban the importation of slaves, marking an early legislative step against slavery.

A fire devastated much of Vancouver, British Columbia, shortly after its incorporation as a city, leading to significant rebuilding efforts.

Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, underwent a secret surgery aboard a yacht to remove a cancerous tumor from his mouth. The operation was kept secret to avoid a financial panic.

The Yukon Territory was officially formed in Canada, separating it from the Northwest Territories, in response to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Germany launched the first V-1 flying bomb attack on London during World War II, marking the beginning of a new phase of aerial warfare.

The United States Supreme Court decided Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the Miranda rights, a significant ruling in American criminal law.

The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, a classified report on the Vietnam War, leading to a major political scandal.

The United States withdraws from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, a 1972 arms control agreement with the Soviet Union, citing the need to develop missile defense systems.

Michael Jackson is acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial, ending a highly publicized case that lasted over four months.

A suicide bomber attacks a police graduation ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more.

The United States government charges Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property after he leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) revealing global surveillance programs.

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) captures the city of Tikrit in Iraq, continuing its rapid advance across the country.

The United States, Canada, and Mexico win the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries.

Protests erupt in Atlanta, Georgia, following the police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, an African American man, leading to increased tensions and calls for police reform.