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What Happened on April 13, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Edna Lewis 'the Mother of Soul Food', American chef and author (elevated Southern cooking), born in Freetown, Virginia (d. 2006) [1]
  • Phyllis Fraser [Helen Brown Nichols], American actress, journalist, and co-founder of Beginner Books, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2006)

About April 13, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries