What happened on Friday June 13, 1913?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1913:

• U.S. Senate Committee Advances Women's Suffrage Amendment The United States Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage reported favorably on a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit denying voting rights based on gender, marking a significant milestone in the women's rights movement.
• DuPont Monopoly Broken Up by U.S. Government In a landmark antitrust action, the U.S. government successfully dismantled the DuPont monopoly, splitting the gunpowder manufacturer into three competing companies: DuPont, Hercules Powder Company, and Atlas Powder Company, to promote fair market competition.
• First Public Defender Appointed in the United States Attorney Walton J. Wood became the first public defender in the United States, hired by Los Angeles County at a salary of $200 per month to represent indigent defendants who could not afford legal representation, a pivotal moment in ensuring equal access to justice.
• Ralph Edwards Birth Ralph Edwards, who would later become a famous TV host known for the show 'This is Your Life', was born on this date.
• Bizarre Trolley Incident in Niagara Falls A shocking incident occurred when a Great Gorge and International Railway trolley was accidentally covered in garbage after passing under a broken garbage chute in Niagara Falls, New York, with passengers still aboard.
• 45th Belmont Stakes Horse Race Roscoe Troxler rode Prince Eugene to victory in the 45th Belmont Stakes, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
• L.G. Balfour Company Founded L.G. Balfour Company was established as a jewelry design company in Attleboro, Massachusetts, marking the beginning of what would become a notable business enterprise.
• Danish Sailing Association Established The Danish Sailing Association was founded in Copenhagen, promoting maritime sports and recreational sailing in Denmark.

Events in 1913

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

Magazines from Jun. 13, 1913

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 1913

June 13, 1913 was a Friday and it was the 164th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1913 can also be written as 6/13/1913 in the US and as 13/6/1913 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1913 in June 1913 calendar

Famous people born on June 13, 1913:

• Ralph Edwards

  Ralph Edwards was a pioneering American radio and television host known for creating and hosting the popular show 'This Is Your Life'.

• David Stone Martin
• Humberto Mariles

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on June 13th

Famous people died on June 13, 1913:

• Camille Lemonnier
• Gustavo Monti

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on June 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1913 was Abide with Me by Alma Gluck & Louise Homer, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Alma Gluck & Louise Homer - Abide with Me
2. Walter Van Brunt - In My Harem

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 1913 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 13, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 01:18 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on June 13, 1913

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Someone born on June 13, 1913 is:

111 years 11 months old,

or 1343 months and 1 day old,

or 5839 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40878 days old,

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

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

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

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