July 13 in History

• 1923

  July 13, 1923:

  The iconic Hollywood sign is unveiled. The landmark is located on Mount Lee, Hollywood Hills, Southern California.

• 1939

  July 13, 1939:

  American singer Frank Sinatra makes his first recording with the Harry James band.

• 1968

  July 13, 1968:

  Van Marco Cesti's work “Il pomo d'oro” is performed, for the first time, at the Open-Air Theatre in Vienna.

• 1974

  July 13, 1974:

  American soul and disco singer, George McCrae’s first song titled "Rock Your Baby" becomes number 1 on the Billboards Singles Chart in the U.S

• July 13, 1974:

  Todd Rundgren is invited by British guitarist, Eric Clapton to perform at his concert in Madison Square Garden.

• 1978

  July 13, 1978:

  The fifth single of British punk rock group Sex Pistols titled "No One is Innocent" is banned by BBC.

• 2000

  July 13, 2000:

  An electrician called Russell Eubanks accuses American singer and record producer James Brown of incarcerating him against his wish.

• 2004

  July 13, 2004:

  American singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett releases his 25th studio album titled “License To Chill”.

• 2017

  July 13, 2017:

  The American action film titled "Dunkirk" premieres in London.