TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

June 13, 1978

The movie musical “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, had its world premiere in New York.

ALSO ON THIS DATE 1525

German theologian Martin Luther married former nun Katharina von Bora.

1789

During the French Revolution, the National Assembly convened.

1842

Queen Victoria became the first British monarch to ride on a train, traveling from Slough Railway Station to Paddington in 25 minutes.

1927

Aviation hero Charles Lindbergh was honored with a ticker-tape parade in New York City.