Historical Events
Babe Ruth's Farewell
Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium, he dies Aug 16th
Famous Birthdays
- Garnet Bailey, Canadian ice hockey player and executive, born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada (d. 2001)
- Joe Roth, American film executive, producer and film director (America's Sweethearts), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Osamu Dazai [pseudonym of Tsushima Shūji, Japanese novelist (Tsugaru, No Longer Human), commits suicide at 38
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About June 13, 1948
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
