July 13

What happened on this day:

1908 For the first time in the modern Olympics, women compete.

1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated. It originally reads Hollywoodland “” but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949.”
1930 The first FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.

1977 The New York City Blackout of 1977 lasts for 25 hours

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Famous Birthdays:

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100 BC Julius Caesar : Roman leader
1940 Patrick Stewart : Movie Actor played Captain Picard on Star Trek
1942 Harrison Ford : Movie Actor
1944 Erno Rubik : Invented the Rubik’s Cube

1957 Cameron Crowe : Director
1963 Spud Webb : Pro Basketball Player