What Happened on December 13, 1911

Famous Birthdays

  • Buzz Borries, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Navy 1932–34), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1969)

Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972)

American poet and novelist (Cloth of the Tempest), born in Niles, Ohio

  • Trygve Haavelmo, Norwegian economist and 1989 Nobel laureate for his contributions to econometrics, born in Skedsmo, Norway (d. 1999)

Famous Deaths

  • Reggie Duff, Australian cricket batsman (23 Tests; 104 on debut), dies of alcoholism at 33
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights

About December 13, 1911

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius