Birthdays occurring on September, 13

1903

Claudette Colbert was born on September 13, 1903 French born American stage and motion picture actress, 1903-1996 Men don't get smarter when they grow older. They just lose their hair. More quotations from Claudette Colbert

Deaths occurring on September, 13

1321

Dante Alighieri died on September 13, 1321 Italian author and poet. Considered one of the greatest poets in all literature, 1265-1321 Remember tonight.. for it is the beginning of always. More quotations from Dante Alighieri

1977

Leopold Stokowski died on September 13, 1977 British born American conductor known for his influence as a popularizer of classical music. 1882-1977 A painter paints his pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. We provide the music, and you provide the silence. More quotations from Leopold Stokowski

1990

Marya Mannes died on September 13, 1990 American writer, 1904-1990 The sign of an intelligent people is their ability to control their emotions by the application of reason More quotations from Marya Mannes