Historical Events
- 11th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 5-3 at Shibe Park, Philadelphia
Famous Birthdays
- Carlo Tavecchio, Italian sports executive (President Italian Football Federation 2014-17), born in Ponte Lambro, Italy (d. 2023)
- Danny Lockin, American actor and dancer (Hello Dolly), born in Lanai, Hawaii (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Huber, German college professor and member of anti-Nazi resistance group Weisse Rose (White Rose), executed by guillotine at 50
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About July 13, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer