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Fateful June 13th: Royalty, Raids, and Rockets

  • King Charles I of England’s Marriage: King Charles I married Henrietta Maria of France on June 13, 1625. This marriage had significant implications for English history, particularly given her Catholic faith and influence on Charles’s policies.
  • First V1 Flying Bomb Attack on England: The first V1 flying bomb attack on England occurred on June 13, 1944, when the Germans launched Operation Eisbär, targeting London and other areas. Only one of the ten V1s launched that day caused casualties, killing eight civilians.
  • Deadliest German Air Raid on London during World War I: The deadliest German air raid on London during World War I took place on June 13, 1917, when Gotha G bombers attacked the city, resulting in 162 deaths and 432 injuries. This raid marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare and had a profound impact on London’s civilian population ¹ ².

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