What Happened on June 13, 1951

Historical Events

  • UN arm forces reach Pyongyang Korea

Famous Birthdays

  • Howard Leese, American guitarist, record producer, and musical director (Heart), born in Hollywood, California
  • Jonathan Hogan, American actor (House on Carroll St), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Liz Phillips, American composer, born in Jersey City, New Jersey

Mike Weaver (72 years old)

American heavyweight boxer (WBA World Heavyweight Champion), born in Gatesville, Texas

  • Peter Balakian, American poet (Ozone Journal - Pulitzer Prize for Poetry 2016), born in Teaneck, New Jersey
  • Richard Thomas, American actor (John Boy - The Waltons, Last Summer, Johnny Belinda), born in New York City
  • Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd, Swedish actor (Breaking the Waves), born in Gothenburg, Sweden

Famous Deaths

  • Ben Chifley, Australian politician and the 16th Prime Minister of Australia (Labor: 1945-49), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About June 13, 1951

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini