Famous Birthdays
- Herblock [Herbert Lawrence Block], American cartoonist, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2001)
- Scoville "Toby" Browne, American jazz saxophone and clarinet player, born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Francisco Ferrer, Spanish anarchist and teacher, executed by firing squad at 50
1909 Highlights
About October 13, 1909
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
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