What Happened on March 13, 1911

Historical Events

  • Ivan Caryll's musical "The Pink Lady" premieres at the New Amsterdam Theatre, NYC; runs for 336 performances
  • Stanley Cup, Dey's Arena, Ottawa, ON: Ottawa Senators beat Galt (ON), 7-4
  • The Colonial-Born and Settlers Indian Association is formed at a meeting in Durban, South Africa, and has at its aim to fight the infamous 3 poll tax

Famous Birthdays

  • José Ardévol, Spanish-Cuban composer, born in Barcelona, Spain (d. 1981)
  • L. Ron Hubbard, American sci-fi writer (Death Quest; Dianetics) and founder of Church of Scientology, born in Tilden, Nebraska (d. 1986)

Famous Deaths

  • Jacob Maarten van Bemmelen, Dutch physicist and chemist, dies at 80
  • John J. Toffey, American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient (b. 1844)
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights

About March 13, 1911

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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