13 January in history.

1888

National Geographic is founded. A group of 33 people interested in geography met in Washington, D.C., and founded the National Geographic Society, to spread knowledge about the world.

Wikipedia: National Geographic Society

Photo: APK / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

More from 13 January

1. 

   1942

   A car made from soybeans

   Henry Ford patented a car with a body made from plant-based plastic, lighter than one made of steel.

   Wikipedia: Soybean carWikipedia: Henry Ford

   Photo: U.S. Patent Office / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

2. 

   1966

   A first in the U.S. Cabinet

   Robert C. Weaver became the first African American to serve in a U.S. president's Cabinet, as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

   Wikipedia: Robert C. Weaver

   Photo: Department of Housing and Urban Development / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

3. 

   1969

   Led Zeppelin's first album

   Led Zeppelin's debut album went on sale in the United States, introducing American listeners to the new British band.

   Wikipedia: Led Zeppelin (album)Wikipedia: Led Zeppelin

   Photo: Atlantic Records / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

4. 

   1972

   A woman umpire wins her case

   Bernice Gera won her long legal fight against professional baseball, clearing the way for her to become its first woman umpire.

   Wikipedia: Bernice Gera

   Photo: Rklawton / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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