Historical Events
Fantasia
Walt Disney's animated film "Fantasia", starring Leopold Stokowski, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Mickey Mouse, and ballet dancing hippopotamuses, premieres at the Broadway Theatre, New York City
Famous Birthdays
- (Justine) "Baby" Washington, American soul singer ("That's How Heartaches Are Made"; "Only Those in Love"), born in Bamberg, South Carolina
- Daniel Pilon, Canadian actor, (Ryan's Hope; Dallas), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2018)
- Jack Birkenshaw, English cricket all-rounder (5 Tests, 1 x 50, 13 wickets; Yorkshire CCC, Leicestershire CCC) and umpire (2 Tests, 6 ODIs), born in Rothwell, England
- Joan Haanappel, Dutch figure skater (European C'ships 3 x bronze ladies singles) and sports reporter (NOS, AVRO, ZDF, Eurosport), born in The Hague, Netherlands
About November 13, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
