Famous Birthdays
Patrick Stewart (83 years old)
English actor (Star Trek: The Next Generation - "Captain Picard"; X-Men - "Charles Xavier"), born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England
- Paul Prudhomme, American Cajun chef (K-Paul), born in Opelousas. Louisiana (d. 2015)
Famous Weddings
Count Basie
American jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie weds second wife American Catherine Morgan at the King County courthouse in Seattle, Washington, until her death in 1983
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About July 13, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
