Historical Events
- 1st US airmail stamps issued (24 cents)
Famous Birthdays
- John Baines Johnston, British diplomat (British High Commissioner to Rhodesia just before independence, High Commissioner of Malaysia), born in Maryport, England (d. 2005)
- T. Balasaraswati, Indian Bharatanatyam dancer, born in Madras Presidency, British India (d. 1984)
About May 13, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus