1. On July 13, 1864, during the American Civil War, General William T. Sherman's troops entered Macon, Georgia, and captured the city after a brief skirmish with Confederate forces. The capture of Macon helped to secure Sherman's hold on Atlanta and bolstered Union morale.

2. On July 13, 1977, a massive blackout affected New York City and other parts of the Northeast, including Georgia. The power outage lasted for 25 hours and led to widespread looting and vandalism. In Atlanta, police had to deal with looters taking advantage of the chaos.

3. On July 13, 1985, the Live Aid benefit concert was held simultaneously in London, England, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa and featured performances by some of the biggest names in music, including Queen, U2, and Madonna.

4. On July 13, 1995, Atlanta was awarded the 1996 Summer Olympics, beating out other finalist cities Athens, Greece, and Toronto, Canada. The Olympics brought international attention and economic growth to Georgia's capital city.

5. On July 13, 2018, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a new hands-free driving law, which made it illegal for drivers to hold a phone or other electronic device while operating a vehicle. The law was designed to reduce distracted driving and improve safety on the state's roads.