Historical Events
- British passenger ship Volturno catches fire in Atlantic (136 killed)
- Gamboa Dam in Panama blown up; Atlantic & Pacific waters mix
Event of Interest
Yuan Shikai installed as the 1st President of China
1913 History
Famous Birthdays
- Claude Simon, Malagasy-French writer (Nobel Prize Literature 1985), born in Tananarive, Madagascar (d. 2005)
- Johnny Downs, American actor (The Mad Monster, Coronado, Manhattan Showcase), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphus Busch, German-born American brewer (Anheuser-Busch), dies at 74
- Katsura Taro, Japanese general and politician (Prime Minister of Japan 1901-1906, 1908-1911, 1912-1913), dies of cancer at 65
About October 10, 1913
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
