The Grandson of Slaves Who Became Governor
On January 13, 1990, L. Douglas Wilder was sworn in as Virginia's governor, becoming the first elected African-American governor in American history.
On January 13
Johnny Cash Sings Behind Bars at Folsom Prison
On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash walked into California’s Folsom State Prison and recorded a live concert that rebooted his career and became one of the greatest albums ever made.
Zola's 'J'Accuse' Sets France Ablaze
On January 13, 1898, novelist Émile Zola's front-page open letter "J'Accuse" in L'Aurore charged the French state with railroading Captain Alfred Dreyfus — and split France in two.