February 13

Friday 13, 2004:

Travis Metcalfe from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics discovers the universe's largest known diamond, white dwarf star BPM 37093.

Tuesday 13, 1990:

German reunification: An agreement is reached for a two-stage plan to reunite Germany.

Saturday 13, 1960:

Nuclear testing: France tests its first atomic bomb.

Tuesday 13, 1866:

The first daylight robbery in United States history during peacetime takes place in Liberty, Missouri. This is considered to be the first robbery committed by Jesse James and his gang, although James's role is disputed.

Sunday 13, 1633:

Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition.