Historical Events
- Polo Grounds grandstand & left field bleachers go up in flames in Manhattan, New York City
- The US House of Representatives votes to institute direct elections of senators to Congress, a step towards direct democracy
Famous Birthdays
- Ico Hitrec, Croatian footballer, born in Zagreb, Austria-Hungary (d. 1946)
- Jean-Louis Lévesque, Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, born in Nouvelle, Quebec, Canada (d. 1994)
- Nino Sanzogno, Italian conductor (La Fenice) and composer, born in Venice (d. 1983)
Famous Deaths
- George Washington Glick, American politician, dies at 83
- John McLane, American politician, dies at 59
About April 13, 1911
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
