Historical Events
- British bomb factory at Breda, Netherlands
Queen Wilhelmina Flees
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina flees to England
- German breakthrough at Grebbelinie
Churchill's First Speech as PM
Winston Churchill says "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat" in his first speech as Prime Minister to British House of Commons
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Chatwin, English travel writer and novelist (In Patagonia, On the Black Hill), born in Sheffield, England (d. 1989)
- Richard Brooks, American soul singer (Impressions, 1958-62 - "Gypsy Woman"), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
About May 13, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
