Historical Events
- Janet Collins is the first 1st African-American dancer to appear at the Metropolitan Opera, in a production of Aida
Sports History
Lefty O'Doul's all-stars, including Joe DiMaggio and Billy Martin, lose 3-1 to Pacific League all-star team (Japan)
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Anders, American field hockey sweeper (Olympic bronze 1984), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Bill Gibson, American rock drummer (Huey Lewis & The News), born in Sacramento, California
- Boaz Vaadia, Israeli-born sculptor who worked in America, born in Gat Rimon (d. 2017)
- Trudie Goodwin, British actress (The Bill, 1983-2007; Emmerdale, 2011-15), born in Lewisham, England
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Leichtentritt, German Jewish composer and musicologist, dies at 77
- Nikolai Karlovich Metner, composer, dies at 71
- Nikolai Medtner, Russian pianist and composer (Skazi), dies at 71
About November 13, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
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