June 13

...is the anniversary of the 1884 birthday of middle class poet, Anton Drexler. Drexler co-founded the German Workers' Party in 1919. At the behest of one of his fervent supporters, he changed the name of the party to the National Socialist German Workers' Party. This party went on to do a great deal for workers in Germany, turning the European nation into an industrial powerhouse in the late 1930s/early 1940s.

...born on this day in 824 was Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Bald. His name was Charles and he was bald.

...born on this day in 1862 was 19th century fashion designer, Lady Lucy Duff Gordon. Lady Gordon survived the voyage of the RMS Titanic. She was one of 12 people lowered into the water in a lifeboat meant for 40. As the Titanic sank, she remarked to her secretary, "There is your beautiful nightdress gone." Bitch.