Historical Events
- Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's
Famous Birthdays
- Howard Tate, American soul singer and songwriter ("Ain't Nobody Home"; "Get It While You Can"), born in Elberton, Georgia (d. 2011)
- Saul Steinberg, American businessman, founder of Leasco and CEO of Reliance Insurance Company, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2012)
About August 13, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo