Jesse James Robs a Bank in Liberty

On February 13, 1866

Jesse James performed his first daylight armed robbery in the US.

He robbed Clay County Savings Association bank in Liberty, Missouri.

This Day in History - February 13

1923

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

1795

The University of North Carolina opened, becoming the first US public state university.

1945

Planes dropped bombs across Dresden, Germany, during WWII.

2009

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

1960

France became the fourth nuclear-capable nation following its successful Gerboise Bleue atomic test.

What Happened on Feb 13?

What Happened in 1866?