Lyn St. James
Race car driver with Indy 500 participation
A race car driver achieved prominence in the automotive racing community. Competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 1992, becoming the first woman to receive the Rookie of the Year honors at the event. Participated in multiple sports car championships and won the 1990 IMSA GTU Championship. Actively promoted women in motorsports and served as a motivational speaker to inspire future generations of female racers.
First woman to win Indy 500 Rookie of the Year
Competed in the Indianapolis 500 multiple times
Won the 1990 IMSA GTU Championship
Other People Born on March 13th
James Curtis Hepburn
American physician and linguist
Born
March 13th, 1815 210 years ago
Died
June 11th, 1911 114 years ago — 96 years old
A physician, linguist, and missionary, this individual was born in 1815 and dedicated a significant portion of life to work in Japan. The individual developed a widely used Japanese-English dictionary which facilitated communication and understanding between cultures. His efforts in the education and health sectors contributed to the establishment of medical practices in Japan and the introduction of Western medicine. Additionally, the individual played a crucial role in the Presbyterian mission in Japan, focusing on both healthcare and language instruction.
Continue ReadingScatman John
Singer-songwriter and scat performer
Born
March 13th, 1942 83 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1999 26 years ago — 57 years old
An American musician gained prominence in the mid-1990s with a unique blend of scat singing and dance music. Debuted with the song 'Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)', which became a global hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. Released the album 'Scatman's World', which included several successful tracks and showcased a distinctive style combining jazz and pop elements. Contributed to the visibility of stuttering in popular culture through his own experiences.
Continue ReadingGuillaume Brune
General and diplomat
Born
March 13th, 1763 262 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 1815 210 years ago — 52 years old
Born in 1763, a French general and diplomat played a significant role during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Brune served as a general in the Army of the Rhine and distinguished himself at the Battle of Marengo in 1800. He held various military positions and was appointed as the French governor of the Dutch Republic. His diplomatic efforts included negotiations with the British government. Brune's contributions to military strategy and diplomacy were notable during a tumultuous period in European history.
Continue ReadingAl Jaffee
Cartoonist best known for Mad Magazine
Born
March 13th, 1921 104 years ago
Died
April 10th, 2023 2 years ago — 102 years old
A prominent cartoonist contributed significantly to the humor magazine Mad, introducing beloved features like the fold-in and the Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions. Jaffee's artistic style and satirical commentary resonated with readers, making his work a staple of American pop culture. Over a career spanning several decades, Jaffee collaborated with other notable artists and writers, creating memorable characters and illustrations that reflected the social and political climate. His work earned recognition within the comic industry, solidifying his legacy as an innovator in cartooning.
Continue ReadingWalter Annenberg
Publisher and U.S. Ambassador to UK
Born
March 13th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
October 1st, 2002 23 years ago — 94 years old
Annenberg served as a publisher and diplomat. In 1969, appointed as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, he held the position until 1974. During his career, he established the Annenberg Foundation, which focused on education, arts, and communication. His work in publishing included ownership of the Triangle Publications, which published TV Guide and Seventeen magazine. Significant contributions were made to various educational and cultural institutions.
Continue ReadingCharles Bonnet
Swiss historian and author
Born
March 13th, 1720 305 years ago
Died
May 20th, 1793 232 years ago — 73 years old
Born in 1720, a Swiss historian and author contributed significantly to the field of natural history and philosophy. His work often focused on the study of insects and the theory of evolution, predating Charles Darwin by over a century. He published various texts that explored the interplay between nature and philosophy, shedding light on the complexity of life forms. His ideas on the development of species and the environment laid the groundwork for future research in evolution. The extensive corpus of work included studies on visual perception and the relationships between the natural world and human understanding.
Continue Reading