What Happened on June 13, 1879

Famous Birthdays

  • George Gunn, English cricket batsman (15 Tests, 2 x 100, 7 x 50, HS 122no; Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England (d. 1958)
  • Johannes Geelkerken, Dutch theologian and vicar, born in Alkmaar, Netherlands (d. 1960)
  • Lois Weber, American film director who became the first woman to direct a full feature-length film (The Merchant of Venice) and the first to own her own studio, born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania (d. 1939)

About June 13, 1879

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini