Historical Events
- Red army evacuates Smolensk, Russia, as the German army advances
Famous Birthdays
- Erin Fleming, Canadian actress, born in New Liskeard, Ontario (d. 2003)
- Jim Barnes, American basketball center (Olympic gold 1964; #1 overall pick 1964 NBA draft NY Knicks; NBA C'ship 1969 Boston Celtics), born in Tuckerman, Arkansas (d. 2002)
About August 13, 1941
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
