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| March 13th |
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| About March 13th is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 293 days remaining until the end of the calendar year. Births 1913 - William J. Casey, CIA Director (1981 to 1987) 1918 - George McAfee, Hall of Fame running back 1942 - Scatman John, jazz musician, poet 1950 - William H. Macy, actor (Pleasantville, Fargo) 1960 - Adam Clayton, musician, bassist (U2) 1964 - Will Clark, former professional baseball player 1976 - Danny Masterson, actor (That '70s Show) 1981 - April Matson, actress, singer (Kyle XY) 1984 - Rachael Bella, actress (The Ring) Deaths 1901 - Benjamin Harrison, 23rd U.S. President 1911 - John J. Toffey, U.S. Army officer, Medal of Honor award winner 1938 - Clarence Darrow, lawyer, civil rights activist Events 1986 - Microsoft has its initial public stock offering, beginning a historic rise for the company. 2008 - Gold prices surpass the $1,000 mark on the New York Mercantile Exchange for the first time. |
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