June 13 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on June 13 (06-13) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on June 13 (10)
- Ann Druyan (Born: 1949-06-13) — Pioneering producer communicating science through documentary film and literature.
- Ban Ki-moon (Born: 1944-06-13) — South Korean diplomat and UN Secretary-General (2007-2016) known for climate advocacy.
- Charles Algernon Parsons (Born: 1854-06-13) — Pioneering inventor of the modern steam turbine, revolutionizing marine and electrical power.
- Disha Patani (Born: 1992-06-13) — Indian actress known for fitness and roles in Hindi cinema, starting her career in 2015.
- Fernando Pessoa (Born: 1888-06-13) — Master of literary disguise, Pessoa shaped 20th-century Portuguese letters through heteronyms.
- Li Ka-shing (Born: 1928-06-13) — Pioneering Hong Kong tycoon and philanthropist with vast, diversified business interests.
- Paavo Nurmi (Born: 1897-06-13) — The "Flying Finn," Paavo Nurmi dominated distance running in the 1920s.
- Sunny Balwani (Born: 1965-06-13) — Former President and COO of Theranos, convicted of fraud for misleading investors about blood testing technology.
- Thomas Young (scientist) (Born: 1773-06-13) — British polymath renowned for contributions to light, vision, and deciphering hieroglyphs.
- W. B. Yeats (Born: 1865-06-13) — Master poet of the Irish Literary Revival, Nobel Laureate.