Significant Medical Events on March 13 Throughout History

Notable Births in American History

Donella Meadows (1941)

Donella Meadows, an influential American environmental scientist, teacher, and writer, was born in 1941. She gained prominence for her book, “The Limits to Growth,” which explores long-term global trends related to population and the environment.

Charles Krauthammer (1950)

Charles Krauthammer, a renowned American syndicated columnist, author, political commentator, and physician, was born in 1950. He played a significant role in the development of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders III, a vital resource for clinicians in diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.

Significant Events in Environmental History

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Settlement (1991)

In 1991, the US Department of Justice announced that Exxon would be required to pay $1 billion for the cleanup efforts following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, a catastrophic environmental disaster.