June 13

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Forum Julii, Gaul (modern Frejus, France)Classical

Agricola Was Born

Rome's future conqueror of Britain arrives

In the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis, Gnaeus Julius Agricola was born into an equestrian family. He would rise to become one of Rome's finest generals, conquering much of Britain and pushing Roman power to the Scottish Highlands. His son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, immortalized him in a biography that remains one of the most vivid portraits of Roman imperial service. Agricola's campaigns shaped the history of Britain for four centuries of Roman rule.

40 AD

Ian Hunter Was Born — A gentleman of stage and screen

Cape Town, South AfricaEarly 20th Century

1900

Ian Hunter Was Born

A gentleman of stage and screen

In Cape Town, South Africa, Ian Hunter was born -- a classically trained actor whose dignified bearing and warm screen presence would grace dozens of Hollywood films during the golden age of cinema. From romantic leads to distinguished character roles, Hunter brought a quiet authority to every performance. His career, spanning from the silent era to the age of television, made him one of the most reliable and respected actors of his generation.

1900 AD

President of the United States from 1963 to 1969Late 20th Century

1967

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon Baines Johnson, also known as LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969. He became president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, under whom he had served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963. A Southern Democrat, Johnson previously represented Texas in Congress for over 23 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1937 to 1949, and then as a U.S. senator from 1949 to 1961.

1967 AD