On This Day for May 13 - U.S. declaration of war on Mexico approved, Georges Braque is featured, and more

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. May 13 FEATURED BIOGRAPHY Georges Braque READ MORE   FEATURED EVENT 1846 U.S. declaration of war on Mexico approved READ MORE   Advertisement Advertisement   MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY 1964: American actor and comedian Stephen Colbert—best known as the host of The Colbert Report, an ironic send-up of television news programs, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—was born. [ Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about pop culture.] 1950: American musician Stevie Wonder, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century, was born in Saginaw, Michigan. [Take our quiz about musicians.] 1941: American singer and songwriter Ritchie Valens, who was the first Latino rock and roller, was born in Pacoima, California. [How much do you know about rock music and rock and roll?] 1940: British politician Winston Churchill faced the House of Commons for the first time as prime minister and told the members that "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." [ Listen to Winston Churchill's first speech as prime minister.] 1637: According to tradition, France's Cardinal Richelieu invented the table knife; he reportedly had the tips rounded to stop dinner companions from using knives to pick their teeth. [ Take our quiz about inventions.] 2019: American singer and actress Doris Day—whose performances in movie musicals of the 1950s and sex comedies of the early 1960s made her a leading Hollywood star—died at age 93. [Take our quiz about movies.] SEE ALL EVENTS ON THIS DAY ALSO BORN ON THIS DAY 1950 Stevie Wonder American singer, composer, and musician 1986 Lena Dunham American actress, writer, director, and producer 1964 Stephen Colbert American comedian 1961 Dennis Rodman American basketball player 1939 Harvey Keitel American actor 1931 Jim Jones American cult leader SEE ALL BIOS ON THIS DAY   Advertisement   FOLLOW: To unsubscribe from Britannica e-mails, click here. Encyclopædia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States © 2021 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Privacy Policy • Help