Historical Events
- 1st taxicabs operate in New York City, imported by Harry N. Allen
Famous Birthdays
- Alfried Krupp [né von Bohlen und Halbach], German arms manufacturer, convicted war criminal, and Olympic yacht competitor (1936), born in Essen, Germany (d. 1967)
- Basil Spence, British architect, born in Bombay, India (d. 1976)
About August 13, 1907
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo