May 13 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on May 13 (05-13) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on May 13 (13)
- Alexander Nevsky (Born: 1220-05-13) — A pivotal Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince who defended Russian lands.
- Bob Wills (Died: 1975-05-13) — Founder of Western Swing, James Robert Wills led the legendary Texas Playboys.
- Dennis Rodman (Born: 1961-05-13) — Defensive powerhouse and rebounding legend, nicknamed "the Worm".
- Doris Day (Died: 2019-05-13) — Iconic singer and actress known for her 'girl next door' charm across seven decades.
- Fridtjof Nansen (Died: 1930-05-13) — Norwegian polymath, polar explorer, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Georges Cuvier (Died: 1832-05-13) — Pioneering naturalist who founded paleontology and comparative anatomy.
- Harvey Keitel (Born: 1939-05-13) — American actor known for 'tough guy' roles, deeply associated with Scorsese and Tarantino.
- Joseph Henry (Died: 1878-05-13) — Pioneering American physicist and inventor, instrumental in developing electromagnetism and the electric telegraph.
- Pope Pius IX (Born: 1792-05-13) — Pope Pius IX: A long-reigning reformer who defined papal infallibility.
- Robert Pattinson (Born: 1986-05-13) — English actor known for diverse roles, from fantasy to independent cinema.
- Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal (Born: 1699-05-13) — Dominant statesman who spearheaded profound reforms in 18th-century Portugal.
- Stephen Colbert (Born: 1964-05-13) — Master satirist known for The Colbert Report and hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Sunny Leone (Born: 1981-05-13) — Canadian-American actress and media personality known for her work in Hindi cinema.