1. Birth of James Oglethorpe: On June 13, 1696, James Oglethorpe, the founder of the British colony of Georgia, was born in London, England. Oglethorpe is remembered for his commitment to prison reform and for establishing Savannah, Georgia as the first city in the new colony.

2. Georgia Admitted to the Union: On June 13, 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, officially entering the United States as a state. Georgia played a significant role in the founding of the United States through its role in the American Revolution and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

3. John C. Calhoun's Visit to Georgia: On June 13, 1837, John C. Calhoun, the United States Vice President, visited Georgia as part of a tour of the southern states. Calhoun was a prominent figure in the debate over states' rights and the role of the federal government in regulating slavery.

4. Georgia Declaration of Secession: On June 13, 1861, the Georgia State Convention voted to secede from the United States in support of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. This decision resulted in Georgia becoming one of the founding members of the Confederacy.

5. The Trial of Leo Frank: On June 13, 1913, the trial of Leo Frank began in Atlanta, Georgia. Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent, was accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl who worked in his factory. The case drew national attention and controversy as Frank's trial, conviction, and subsequent lynching were seen by many as examples of anti-Semitism and injustice in the American legal system.