Birthdays occurring on January, 13

1884

Sophie Tucker was born on January 13, 1884 Russian born American singer whose 62 year stage career included American burlesque, vaudeville, and nightclub and English music hall appearances. 1884-1966 From birth to age 18, a girl needs good parents, from 18 to 35 she needs good looks, from 35 to 55 she needs a good personality, and from 55 on she needs cash. More quotations from Sophie Tucker

1890

Elmer Davis was born on January 13, 1890 American radio announcer & news commentator 1890 - 1958 This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it More quotations from Elmer Davis

Deaths occurring on January, 13

1599

Edmund Spenser died on January 13, 1599 True loves are often sown, but seldom grow on ground. More quotations from Edmund Spenser

1941

James Joyce died on January 13, 1941 Irish novelist, 1882-1941 Men are governed by lines of intellect - women: by curves of emotion More quotations from James Joyce