Historical Events
- German & Italian forces in Africa surrender
- German occupiers attempt to confiscate all radios in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Eve Babitz, American artist and author (Eve's Hollywood; Slow Days, Fast Company; I Used To Be Charming), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2021)
- Mary Wells, American pop singer ("My Guy"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1992)
About May 13, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus