What Happened on October 22, 1913

Historical Events

  • Explosion at Stag Canyon coal mine kills 263 workers, near Dawson, New Mexico, only 23 miners survived

Famous Birthdays

  • Annette Rogers, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m relay 1932, 36), born in Chelsea, Massachusetts (d. 2006)

Bảo Đại (1913-1997)

Vietnamese emperor and chief of state (Annam 1926-1945; State of Vietnam, 1949-1955), born in Hue, French Indochina

  • Hans-Peter Tschudi, Swiss Federal Councilor (d. 2002)
  • Patricia "Boots" Mallory, American dancer and actress (Handle With Care), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1958)

Robert Capa (1913-1954)

Hungarian war photographer and photojournalist, born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary


About October 22, 1913

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra