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On this day: February 13

POSTED: 10:42 PM PST Feb 12, 2013 UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Feb 12, 2013

Bruno Hauptmann is convicted in the Lindbergh baby case, France tests a nuclear weapon, and the last "Peanuts" comic strip runs, all on this day.

OTD February 13 - El Salvador earthquake — 34 / 37

Reuters

2001: An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale hits El Salvador, killing at least 315 people. The quake also leaves another 3,399 injured and causes extensive damage, destroying nearly 45,000 homes.

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OTD February 13 - El Salvador earthquake

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