On this day in Europe - 13 October
13 October 2026
On this day in 409, Vandals, Alans and Suebi cross the Pyrenees to enter the Iberian Peninsula, marking the decline of Roman control over ‘Hispania’.
On this day in 1773, Charles Messier discovers the first spiral galaxy.
On this day in 1884, the Greenwich Meridian is voted as the Universal Time meridian of longitude.
On this day in 1943, Italy declares war on former Axis partner Nazi Germany, after ousting Mussolini and the Fascists.
On this day in 1773, Charles Messier discovers the first spiral galaxy.
On this day in 1884, the Greenwich Meridian is voted as the Universal Time meridian of longitude.
On this day in 1943, Italy declares war on former Axis partner Nazi Germany, after ousting Mussolini and the Fascists.