Today in History: October 13th

Highlights of this day in history: The White House's cornerstone is laid; Margaret Thatcher born; First modern World Series is played; Ed Sullivan dies; Singer Paul Simon born;

Other notable October 13th events include:

54 – Nero ascends to the Roman throne

1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

1773 – The Whirlpool Galaxy is discovered by Charles Messier.

1775 – The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).

1843 – In New York City, Henry Jones and 11 others found B'nai B'rith (the oldest Jewish service organization in the world).

1845 – A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.

1884 – Greenwich is established as universal time meridian of longitude.

1976 – The first electron micrograph of an Ebola viral particle was obtained by Dr. F.A. Murphy, now at U.C. Davis, who was then working at the C.D.C..

1999 – The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).