What Happened on January 19, 1913

Historical Events

Raymond Poincaré President

Raymond Poincaré installed as President of France

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Dexter [Walter Fleischmann], Canadian actor (The Phantom Planet, Captain John Smith and Pocahontas), born in Talmage, Nebraska (d. 2001)
  • Minnesota Fats [Rudolf Wanderone Jr], American billiard player and entertainer, born in New York City (d. 1996)
  • Phyllis Flowerdew, English school reading text author (Wide Range Reader series that sold over 7 million copies), born in Halifax, England (d. 1994)
  • Rex Ingamells, Australian poet (d. 1955)

Famous Deaths

  • David Emlyn Evans, British composer, dies at 69
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About January 19, 1913

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn