Asteroid Named After ‘Star Trek’ Actor

On April 13, 1994

Star Trek actor George Takei had an asteroid named after him.

The asteroid 7307 Takei was discovered on this day from Nachi-Katsuura Observatory in Japan.

This Day in History - April 13

1953

The director of the CIA launched Project MKUltra, the US' top secret mind control program.

2024

Iran launched a drone and missile strike on Israel following an Israeli attack on its Damascus embassy.

1979

The world record for the longest table tennis doubles marathon was broken with a time of 101 hours.

1992

Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela revealed their separation.

1943

US President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial to Thomas Jefferson.

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