Birth of Richard Milhous Nixon
Birth of Richard Milhous Nixon, 25 miles south of Los Angeles in a 2 story farmhouse
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1913 in United States of America
Explore 34 historical events and records for United States of America in 1913.
Historical records for United States of America in 1913
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January
March
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA, 28th
Birth of Clay Lavergne Shaw
Clay Lavergne Shaw was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, on March 17, 1913.
Birth of James Cleveland Jesse Owens
Birth of James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens
April
Constitution of USA
Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years
State of the Union Address
Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years
May
Constitution of USA
The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution allows for the popular election of senators
Election
The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution allows for the popular election of senators
August
Final Oil-Drop Charge Publication
Publishes the definitive oil-drop measurement of the elementary electric charge.
Birth of Mark Felt
Birth of Mark Felt
Foreign Policy Statement at Washington
The USA declares a boycott against Mexico after the expulsion of Americans
October
Federal Income Tax
The federal government begins collecting income tax under the newly ratified Sixteenth Amendment.
Legislation
The Underwood Tariff Act reduces duties where US goods control the market. The Underwood Tariff Act reduces duties on commodities
Underwood Tariff
The Underwood Tariff reduces import duties and introduces a federal income-tax schedule.
Moving Assembly Line
Ford introduces a moving assembly line that sharply reduces automobile production time.
Gamboa Dike Explosion
Wilson sends the telegraph signal detonating Gamboa Dike and joining the canal waters.
Panama Canal
Completes the management of the construction of the Panama Canal
Panama Canal
President Wilson opens the Panama Canal
November
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Washington
Gives President Huerta of Mexico an ultimatum to resign
December
Federal Reserve Act
Wilson signs legislation creating the Federal Reserve System.
Federal Reserve Act
The Federal Reserve Act requires gold reserves against Federal Reserve notes and deposits.
Federal Reserve Gold Requirements
The Federal Reserve Act requires substantial gold backing for Federal Reserve notes and embeds gold convertibility within the new central banking system.
Other events (month unknown)
Commander of Eighth Cavalry Brigade
Appointed Commander of Eighth Cavalry Brigade
Department of Labor
Founds the Dept of Labor
Eclipse Test Proposal
Encourages astronomical testing of gravitational light deflection during a solar eclipse.
Einstein-Besso Mercury Calculations
Works with Michele Besso on applying the developing gravitational theory to Mercury's orbit, creating calculations that later help solve the perihelion anomaly.
Einstein-Grossmann Collaboration
Collaborates closely with Marcel Grossmann on the mathematical framework of gravitation.
Entwurf Theory
Publishes the Entwurf gravitational theory with Marcel Grossmann as an intermediate step toward general relativity.
Hot-Cathode X-Ray Tube
Introduces a high-vacuum X-ray tube with a heated tungsten cathode that supplies a controllable stream of electrons.
Jackson Describes Endotracheal Techniques
Chevalier Jackson advanced safe methods for direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal airway management.
O Pioneers
Publication of "O Pioneers"
Pollyanna
Publication of "Pollyanna"
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 28th President
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
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