What Happened on May 13, 1914

Famous Birthdays

  • (Louis Charles) "L. C. Robinson, American blues singer, guitarist, fiddler, and electric steel guitar player, born in Brenham, Texas (d. 1976)

Joe Louis (1914-1981)

American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1937-49), born in Lafayette, Alabama


Famous Deaths

  • R. E. Foster, English cricket batsman (8 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 287 on debut 1903; Worcestershire CCC) and soccer forward (5 caps; Corinthian FC, Old Malvernians FC; only man to captain England in both sports), dies of diabetes at 36
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights

About May 13, 1914

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus