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.