On This Day for 5/13 - Georges Braque is born, Pope John Paul II survives an assassination attempt, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day May 13 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Le Table et le pipe, tapestry based on a work by Georges Braque, 1932.]( [Georges Braque]( Born on this day in 1882, French painter [Georges Braque]( revolutionized the art world by creating, with [Pablo Picasso]( [Cubism]( and in 1961 he became the first living painter to have his work exhibited in the [Louvre Museum](. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Mexican-American War: American troops bombarding Veracruz…]( 1846: U.S. declaration of war on Mexico approved Tensions between [Mexico]( and the [United States]( from the U.S. annexation of [Texas]( (1845)—led the [U.S. Congress]( on this day in 1846 to overwhelmingly approve a declaration of war against its southern neighbour. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2013: American psychologist and media personality [Joyce Brothers]( was the first woman to win the top prize on the TV game show The $64,000 Question, a victory she parlayed into a successful career as a radio and television therapist—died at age 85. 1981: Pope [John Paul II]( survived an assassination attempt in St. Peter's Square, [Vatican City]( in which he was shot and seriously wounded by Mehmet Ali Agca, a Turkish national. 1964: American actor and comedian [Stephen Colbert]( known as the host of The Colbert Report, an ironic send-up of television news programs, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—was born. 1960: [Dhaulagiri mountain, seen from the Kali River gorge, north-central Nepal.]( Swiss expedition led by Max Eiselin reached the summit of [Dhaulagiri]( in the Himalayas. 1950: [Stevie Wonder, 1994.]( musician [Stevie Wonder]( a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century, was born in Saginaw, Michigan. 1941: American singer and songwriter [Ritchie Valens]( who was the first Latino rock and roller, was born in Pacoima, California. 1940: [Winston Churchill, c. 1941]( politician [Winston Churchill]( faced the [House of Commons]( for the first time as prime minister and told the members that "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." 1917: [Basilica at the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Portugal.]( children—[Lucia dos Santos]( and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto—reported seeing the [Virgin Mary]( near [Fátima]( Portugal. 1871: With the [Law of Guarantees]( the Italian government attempted to settle the question of its relationship with the pope, who had been [deprived of his lands]( in the process of Italian national unification. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](