What Happened on December 1, 1913

Historical Events

  • 1st drive-up gasoline station opens in Pittsburgh
  • Flag of Greece officially raised at Firka Fortress, Chania Crete symbolising the union of Crete and Greece

Model T

Ford Motor Company institutes world's 1st moving assembly line for the Model T Ford

Famous Birthdays

Mary Martin (1913-1990)

American actress (Peter Pan) and Larry Hagman's mom, born in Weatherford, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Juhan Liiv, Estonian poet (I Saw Estonia Yesterday), dies at 49
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About December 1, 1913

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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