March 13th
191 Notable deaths
Stephen Vincent Benét
American poet, short story writer, novelist.
Born July 22nd, 1898 in Bethlehem. [ref]
Died March 13th, 1943 at 44 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Rockwell Kent
American artist (1882-1971).
Born June 21st, 1882 in Tarrytown. [ref]
Died March 13th, 1971 at 88 years old in Plattsburgh. [ref]
Arnold Skaaland
American professional wrestler and manager (1925-2007).
Born January 21st, 1925 in White Plains.
Died March 13th, 2007 at 82 years old in White Plains. [ref]
Patricia Schroeder
American politician.
Born July 30th, 1940 in Portland.
Died March 13th, 2023 at 82 years old in Celebration. [ref]
Hans von Ohain
German aerospace engineer (1911-1998).
Born December 14th, 1911 in Dessau.
Died March 13th, 1998 at 86 years old in Melbourne (thyroiditis).
Elihu Thomson
American inventor.
Born March 29th, 1853 in Manchester. [ref]
Died March 13th, 1937 at 83 years old in Swampscott. [ref]
Reubin Askew
American politician (1928-2014).
Born September 11th, 1928 in Muskogee.
Died March 13th, 2014 at 85 years old in Tallahassee (stroke).
Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
German prince; husband of princess benedikte of denmark (1934-2017).
Born October 29th, 1934 in Giessen.
Died March 13th, 2017 at 82 years old in Bad Berleburg (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Lyn Collins
American musician.
Born June 12th, 1948 in Abilene. [ref]
Died March 13th, 2005 at 56 years old in Pasadena (myocardial infarction).
Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
British princess.
Born May 3rd, 1870 in Frogmore House.
Died March 13th, 1948 at 77 years old in London.
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved