What Happened on March 13, 1930

Historical Events

  • Clyde Tombaugh announces discovery of Pluto at Lowell Observatory

Famous Birthdays

  • (Richard Allen) "Blue" Mitchell, American jazz trumpeter (Horace Silver Quintet; Riverside; Blue Note), born in Miami, Florida (d. 1979)
  • Doug Harvey, American Baseball HOF umpire (NL 1962-92; 5 x World Series; 7 x MLB All-Star games; career total 4,673 games), born in South Gate, California (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, American writer (Revolt of Mother), dies at 77
Died in 1930 1930 Highlights

About March 13, 1930

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces