Voice Of The Century – 'And Not Even Close'
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Historical Events
Sinatra's Recording Debut
Frank Sinatra makes his recording debut, with The Harry James Orchestra, singing "From the Bottom of My Heart" and "Melancholy Mood"
Famous Deaths
- Margaret Johnson, American jazz pianist known as "Countess" and "Queenie" (Andy Kirk's Clouds of Joy; Lester Young), dies of tuberculosis at 20
About July 13, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
