Michael Curry
Episcopal bishop, Presiding Bishop
Served as the 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 2015. Advocate for social justice and racial reconciliation within the church and society. Played a significant role in promoting outreach and understanding between various faith communities. Delivered a sermon at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, which garnered widespread attention.
Served as 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
Delivered a sermon at the royal wedding in 2018
Advocated for social justice and racial reconciliation
Other People Born on March 13th
Guillaume Brune
General and diplomat
Born
March 13th, 1763 263 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 ReadingWalter Annenberg
Publisher and U.S. Ambassador to UK
Born
March 13th, 1908 118 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 ReadingMyrtle Bachelder
Chemist and Women's Army Corps officer
Born
March 13th, 1908 118 years ago
Died
1997 29 years ago — 89 years old
Contributed significantly to the field of chemistry, holding a prominent position as an officer in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Successfully managed laboratory operations and research projects that advanced scientific knowledge in various applications. Participated in military activities that integrated women into non-traditional roles, promoting the involvement of women in scientific disciplines.
Continue ReadingLandry Shamet
Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns
Born
March 13th, 1997 29 years ago
This individual played college basketball at Wichita State University and was selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, where continued to enhance performance. Later, he was acquired by the Brooklyn Nets. As of the latest season, plays for the Phoenix Suns, contributing to the team's success with strong shooting skills and consistent play.
Continue ReadingSammy Kaye
Saxophonist and bandleader of Swing music
Born
March 13th, 1910 116 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 1987 39 years ago — 77 years old
An American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader, this musician emerged in the big band era, leading a popular orchestra in the 1940s and 1950s. The orchestral style combined swing with smooth vocal harmonies. A signature program, 'Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra', featured performances that included both instrumental and vocal arrangements. The band achieved popularity through radio broadcasts and live performances, contributing to the Swing music movement. Many of the band's hits became standards of the genre, further cementing a legacy in American music.
Continue ReadingHugh Walpole
New Zealand-English author and educator
Born
March 13th, 1884 142 years ago
Died
June 1st, 1941 85 years ago — 57 years old
Born in New Zealand and later moving to England, the individual became a well-regarded author and educator. The literary career included many novels and works that captured the social landscape of the early 20th century. Key novels included 'Rogue Herries', 'The Cathedral', and 'The Dark Forest'. The individual also held a significant role in education, contributing to the academic community through lecturing and mentoring aspiring writers.
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