What Happened on June 13, 1908

Historical Events

Burns KOs Squires

Canadian champion Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires of Australia in 8th round at Neuilly Bowling Palace, Paris to retain world heavyweight boxing title

Famous Birthdays

  • Clarence Hutchenrider, American jazz clarinetist (Casa Loma Orchestra), born in Waco, Texas (d. 1991)
  • Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, Portuguese painter (Infinite Passage), born in Lisbon, Portugal (d. 1992)
  • Paulus Akkerman, Dutch-Frisian baker and writer (Each om Each - An Eye for an Eye), born in Aldeboarn, Netherlands (d. 1982)

About June 13, 1908

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini