Historical Events
- Soviet fighters shoots down Swedish Air Force Dakota DC-3 reconnaissance plane east of Gotska Sandön in the Baltic Sea, kills entire crew of 8
Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Marie Dedecker, Belgian politician and former judoka, born in Nieuwpoort, Belgium
- Russell Javors, American rock guitarist (Billy Joel's band, 1976-89), born in Brooklyn, New York City
- Tony Bruno, American sports talk radio personality, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Max Pulver, writer, dies
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About June 13, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
