On January 13th:

 1128  Pope Honorius II Grants Papal Recognition to the Knights Templar

On January 13th, 1128, Pope Honorius II granted papal recognition to the Knights Templar, a medieval military order. This recognition marked the beginning of the order’s rise to prominence.

 1930   The Mickey Mouse Comic Strip Makes its Debut

On this day in 1930, the Mickey Mouse comic strip made its debut. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, Mickey Mouse would become one of the most iconic and beloved characters in animation.

1966  Robert C. Weaver is Sworn in as the First African American Cabinet Member

January 13th, 1966, marked a historic moment as Robert C. Weaver was sworn in as the first African American Cabinet member, serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson.