Historical Events In 1913

May 30 New country of Albania is formed

May 07 British House of Commons rejects woman's right to vote

May 09 17th amendment provides for election of senators by popular vote

May 19 Webb Alien Land-Holding Bill passes, forbidding Japs from owning land

May 01 The Australian Government releases the first commonwealth banknote – ten shillings.

May 06 King Nikita I of Montenegro vacates Skoetari, North-Albania

May 10 39th Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Goose aboard Donerail wins in 2:04.8

May 10 39th Kentucky Derby Roscoe Goose aboard Donerail wins in 2 04.8

May 26 The Actors' Equity Association is organized

May 13 The first 4 engine aircraft built & flown (Igor Sikorsky-Russia)

May 26 Actors' Equity Association forms (NYC)

May 26 The birth of Peter Cushing, British born film actor

May 31 17th amendment (direct election of senators) declared ratified

May 14 French Hals museum opens in Harleem Netherlands

May 30 First Balkan War ends with the, Treaty of London

Jan 01 Post office begins parcel post deliveries

Jan 18 Greek and Turkish naval forces battle off Tendos Isle.

Jan 24 Franz Kafka stops working on "Amerika"; it will never be finished

Jan 29 The birth of Victor Mature, American actor

Jan 30 House of Lords rejects Irish Home Rule Bill

Jan 11 Bread &Roses Strike begins

Jan 26 Jim Thorpe relinquishes his 1912 Olympic medals for being a pro

Jan 05 Inspector-General of Imperial Forces Ian Hamilton arrives in Quebec to inspect Canadian troops.

Jan 11 The first sedan-type car (Hudson) goes on display at 13th Auto Show (New York City NY)

Jan 07 William M Burton patents a process to "crack" petroleum

Jan 01 Post office begins parcel post deliveries

Jan 02 National Woman's Party forms

Jan 15 The birth of Lloyd Bridges, American actor

Jan 07 William M Burton patents a process to "crack" petroleum

Jan 19 Raymond Poincaré installed as President of France

Jan 21 Aristide Briand forms French government

Jan 05 Inspector-General of Imperial Forces Ian Hamilton arrives in Quebec to inspect Canadian troops.

Jan 16 British House of Commons accepts Home-Rule for Ireland

Jan 29 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, at Howard University, incorporates

Jan 09 The birth of Richard Nixon, Former (37th) US President

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