What Happened on April 14, 1913

Historical Events

  • Belgium begins general strike for voting rights

Famous Birthdays

  • Jean Fournet, French conductor (Rotterdam Philharmonic, 1968-73; Orchestre National de l’Île, 1973-82; Tokyo Metropolitan, 1983-86), born in Rouen, France (d. 2008)
  • John Howard, American actor (The Philadelphia Story, My Three Sons), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Hagenbeck, German animal trainer (Von Tieren und Menschen), dies at 68
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About April 14, 1913

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 111 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries