What Happened on January 13, 1926

Famous Birthdays

  • Carolyn Heilbrun, American mystery writer (as Amanda Cross), editor (Lady Ottoline's Album), and academic (Columbia University, 1960-62), born in East Orange, New Jersey (d. 2003)
  • Melba Liston, American jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1999) [1]
  • Michael Bond, English writer (Paddington Bear), born in Newbury, England (d. 2017)
  • Pamela Cunnington, English architect, historic preservationist, and author (Change of Use), born in Coggeshall, Essex, England (d. 1993)

About January 13, 1926

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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