What Happened On 13th May 1940 In History

Historical Events for 13th May, 1940

• » Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands flees her country to Great Britain after the Nazism e.g German invasion. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands named Princess Juliana takes her children to Canada for their safety.

Famous Birthdays on May 13 in 1940

• » Bruce Chatwin, English author (d. 1989)
• » Kōkichi Tsuburaya, Japanese runner (d. 1968)

May 13th Holidays in History

• » Abbotsbury Garland Day (Dorset, England)
• » Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
• » Our Lady of Fatima
• » Gerard of Villamagna
• » Saint Glyceria known as Glyceria
• » John the Silent (Roman Catholic)
• » Julian of Norwich (Roman Catholic)
• » Frances Perkins (Episcopal Church (USA)
• » Saint Servatius e.g Servatius
• » May 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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