Galileo Arrives in Rome to Face Charges of Heresy

On February 13, 1633

Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Roman Inquisition.

He was eventually placed under house arrest.

This Day in History - February 13

2012

The European Space Agency successfully launched the Vega launch rocket for the first time.

1689

William and Mary ascended to the English throne as co-rulers.

1923

Robert L. Douglas, the Father of Black Professional Basketball, set up the first pro-black basketball team called Renaissance.

2017

After a near collision with another aircraft at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was almost killed.

2009

At exactly 23:31:30 (UTC), Unix time passed 1,234,567,890.

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