Born on This Day
"Master of suspense" and British film director of "Psycho," "Rear Window," "North by Northwest" and "Rebecca."
Sharpshooter who gained fame showcasing her marksmanship as part of "Buffalo Bill" Cody's Wild West Tour.
Economist who was the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve and serve as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
Henry Ford shows off his so-called Soybean Car, whose plastic body is partially made from the protein-rich legumes. While it weighs half as much as a steel-bodied car and Ford says it’s safer, it never goes into production.
Timeline
Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on August 13th
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.