February 13 has witnessed several key historical events, including the devastating bombing of Dresden in 1945 during World War II, which killed approximately 25,000 people. It also marked the guilty verdict of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in 1935 for the murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. Additionally, significant moments such as the opening of the 13th Winter Olympics in 1980 and the premiere of the musical 'Rent' in 1996 occurred. The date also reflects political turmoil with the resignation of Michael Flynn in 2017 and President Trump's impeachment acquittal in 2021.
On February 13, 1945, Allied forces began a bombing raid on Dresden, resulting in a devastating firestorm and the deaths of up to 25,000 people.
In 1996, the rock musical 'Rent' premiered off-Broadway almost three weeks after its creator Jonathan Larson passed away, marking a significant moment in theatre history.
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