Sanarchive:Selected anniversaries/January 13

13 January: Major events in the arts

1854 – American inventor Anthony Faas was granted the first U.S. patent for the accordion, an instrument that would become central to various folk and modern music traditions.
1898 – French author Émile Zola published his famous open letter "J'accuse...!" in response to the Dreyfus affair, marking a defining moment for the influence of literature and art on political justice.
1904 – Anton Chekhov's final masterpiece, the play The Cherry Orchard, premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre, becoming a cornerstone of modern dramatic literature.
1930 – The adventures of Mickey Mouse, one of the world's most iconic animated characters, debuted as a daily comic strip in American newspapers.
1968 – Legendary American musician Johnny Cash performed his historic concert at Folsom State Prison; the recording became one of the most significant live albums in music history.