1. On January 13, 1915, the Illinois State Journal reported on a record-breaking snowstorm that hit the state, with snow drifts over 10 feet high in some areas. This storm caused significant disruption to transportation and daily life across Illinois.

2. The citizens of Illinois held a special election on January 13, 1920, to vote on whether or not to ratify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Illinois was the first state to do so, and the amendment was ratified nationwide later that year.

3. On January 13, 1966, the Chicago Blackhawks set an NHL record by scoring 6 goals in just 2 minutes and 35 seconds during a game against the Boston Bruins. This record still stands over 50 years later.

4. In 1995, a major earthquake struck the city of Kobe, Japan on January 13, causing widespread destruction and death. Many Illinois residents, including members of the Japanese community in Chicago, came together to support relief efforts for the victims of this disaster.

5. On January 13, 2009, Rod Blagojevich became the first Illinois governor to be impeached and removed from office. Blagojevich was convicted of attempting to sell the US Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama, among other charges.