What happened on Wednesday August 13, 1913?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1913:

• Invention of Stainless Steel by Harry Brearley Harry Brearley, a metallurgist working at Brown-Firth Research Laboratory in Sheffield, England, successfully developed the first stainless steel. This groundbreaking metallurgical innovation involved creating an alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium, which provides remarkable corrosion resistance and durability. Brearley's discovery would revolutionize manufacturing, construction, and numerous industrial applications.
• Impeachment of New York Governor William Sulzer In a dramatic political event, the New York State Assembly voted 79-45 to impeach Governor William Sulzer after an intense all-night session. The impeachment was based on eight serious articles of misconduct, including allegations of larceny, bribery, obstruction of justice, abuse of public trust, and perjury, marking a significant moment in New York's political history.
• Battle of Guangzhou A significant military confrontation occurred in Guangzhou (Canton), China, where Chinese government troops engaged in a fierce battle against secessionist rebels. The conflict resulted in approximately 1,200 casualties, reflecting the political instability and internal tensions prevalent in China during the early 20th century.
• Unusual Royal Coronation of Otto Witte Otto Witte, a German acrobat, claimed to have been briefly crowned King of Albania in an extraordinary and likely fictional event. This bizarre historical anecdote suggests a moment of political chaos during Albania's early independence period, though most historians consider this story to be more of a colorful legend than a verified historical fact.

Events in 1913

August 13, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1913

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1913

August 13, 1913 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1913 can also be written as 8/13/1913 in the US and as 13/8/1913 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1913 in August 1913 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1913:

• Makarios III

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Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1913:

• Ildebrando de Hemptinne
• August Bebel

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1913 was Last Night Was the End of the World by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Henry Burr - Last Night Was the End of the World
2. Elsie Baker & James F. Harrison - Sunshine and Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 13, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1913 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 1913 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 13, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:33 pm and setting at 02:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1913

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Someone born on August 13, 1913 is:

111 years 9 months old,

or 1341 months and 1 day old,

or 5831 weeks

or 40817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1913?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 13, 1913.

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