What Happened on April 13, 1926

Historical Events

Johnson's 7th Shutout

At 38, Walter Johnson pitches his 7th opening day shutout

  • Cyclists without bicycle-tax-stamp rounded up in Amsterdam

Famous Birthdays

  • John Spencer-Churchill, 11th duke of Marlborough, English large landowner, born in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England (d. 2014)

About April 13, 1926

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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