Famous people born on January 13 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is January 13, you share it with Horatio Alger Jr., Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Orlando Bloom — and you were born under Capricorn, the sign of the ambitious, disciplined, and built for the long game.
Birthday basics for January 13
Capricorn ♑
Zodiac sign
Garnet
Birthstone
Carnation
Birth flower
13th
Day of the year
January 13 is the 13th day of the year, with 352 days still to come.
Famous people born on January 13
Horatio Alger Jr. — American author of rags-to-riches novels (born 1832).
Julia Louis-Dreyfus — American comedy actress known for Seinfeld and Veep (born 1961).
Orlando Bloom — English actor known for The Lord of the Rings (born 1977).
Also sharing the day:
Sophie Tucker (b. 1886) — Vaudeville singing star billed as "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas".
Patrick Dempsey (b. 1966) — American actor best known as Dr. Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy".
Liam Hemsworth (b. 1990) — Australian actor who starred in "The Hunger Games" films.
January 13 in history
1888 — The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C.
1898 — Émile Zola published his famous open letter J'Accuse in defense of Alfred Dreyfus.
1968 — Johnny Cash performed his legendary live concert at Folsom State Prison.
1822 — The design of the modern Greek flag was adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus.
1942 — Henry Ford patented an experimental "soybean car" built with lightweight plastic panels.
1990 — Douglas Wilder of Virginia took office as the first elected African American governor in U.S. history.
January 13 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is January 13?
Anyone born on January 13 is a Capricorn — ambitious, disciplined, and built for the long game.
What is the birthstone for January 13?
The birthstone for a January 13 birthday is Garnet, and the birth flower is the Carnation.
Who is the most famous person born on January 13?
Horatio Alger Jr. is among the best known — American author of rags-to-riches novels (born 1832).
What happened on January 13?
In 1888, The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C.
What day of the year is January 13?
January 13 is the 13th day of the year, with 352 days still to come.
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