Queen Victoria and Her Palace

On July 13, 1837

Queen Victoria inherited Buckingham Palace from her uncle and moved in, becoming the first royal to live on the property.

This Day in History - July 13

2016

British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party's MPs.

1878

The Treaty of Berlin was signed, granting Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania independence from Turkey.

1923

The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.

1969

The USSR's Luna 15 robotic spacecraft was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

1787

The Northwest Ordinance was enacted; it is considered one of the most important legislative acts that the Confederation Congress of the US passed.

What Happened on Jul 13?

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