Whirlpool Galaxy Discovery

On October 13, 1773

Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy.

The galaxy is around 76,000 light years in diameter and contains an estimated 2.1 trillion stars.

This Day in History - October 13

1845

The citizens of Texas accepted the new constitution and approved the annexation ordinance.

2012

A painting called 'Abstraktes' by Gerhard Richter sold for a record $34 million.

1983

Cellular mobile phone service was made available to the American public for the first time.

54 AD

Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.

1914

The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.

What Happened on Oct 13?

What Happened in 1773?