Historical Events
- Basketball Association of America Finals: Minneapolis Lakers beat Washington Capitols, 77-56 to take series, 4 games to 2; BAA and National Basketball League merge later that year to create the NBA
- Philip S. Hench at Mayo Clinc announces discovery of cortisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Famous Birthdays
Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011)
English author and columnist (Vanity Fair, New Statesman), born in Portsmouth, England
- Jean-Jacques Favier, French engineer and astronaut (STS 78), born in Kehl, Germany
- Philippe Petit, French high-wire artist, born in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France
- Ricardo Zuniño, Argentine racing driver, born in San Juan, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- C. V. France, British actor (The Skin Game, Adventure in Blackmail), dies at 80
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About April 13, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
