Famous Birthdays
- Mike Gravel, American politician (US Senator (D) - Alaska, 1969-81), and peace activist (Pentagon Papers), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2021)
- Vernon Shaw, President of Dominica (1998-2003) (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)
Norwegian Arctic explorer and advocate for refugees (Nobel Peace Prize 1922), dies of a heart attack at 68
- Helene Lange, German feminist (honoured with the Grand Prussian State Medal), dies at 82
Died in 1930 1930 Highlights
About May 13, 1930
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus