Historical Events
- 4.7 million US families report receiving welfare payments
- US Congress passes Johnson Debt Default Act
Famous Birthdays
- Horace Kay, American soul singer (Tams - "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me"; "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)"), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1995)
- John Muckler, Canadian ice hockey coach (Stanley Cup Edmonton Oilers 1990; Buffalo Sabres, NY Rangers) and executive (GM Ottawa Senators), born in Midland, Ontario (d. 2021)
- Siegfried Matthus, German composer, and opera director (Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg, 1991-2018), born in Mallenuppen, Free State of Prussia (d. 2021)
About April 13, 1934
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries