Those born on the 13th are born on a mystical number. Contrary to popular perceptions, the number 13 is positive and filled with blessings. People born on February 13 are usually very pleasant, friendly, and cheerful. They are level-headed, prudent and generally do everything in moderation. They have great interest in abstract affairs concerned with hopes, wishes, friends, and praise. However, they need to learn that wisdom must be coupled with practical application. They know exactly what to say in order to produce the desired effect upon those with whom they associate.
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Man of Peace recipient and six-time Grammy-winner Peter Gabriel was the lead singer of Genesis but switched to a solo career in 1977. He co-founded the first online music download platform, OD2, and the WOMAD festival, apart from contributing to human rights, with groups such as Witness and The Elders.
Dutch footballer Memphis Depay is best known as a forward for Barcelona. Starting his senior career with PSV Eindhoven, he later also played for Manchester United and Lyon. He was also part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup third-place-winning Dutch squad and was the Eredivisie top scorer in 2014-15.
Stockard Channing is an American actress best known for playing Abbey Bartlet on the political drama TV series The West Wing. Over the years, Channing has been contributing to the success of many TV series as an actress, for which she has received 13 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. A seven-time Tony Award nominee, Channing is also an important stage actress.
English-born American television presenter, actor, politician, and musician Jerry Springer is a multifaceted man. A qualified lawyer, he shifted to politics from law as a young man. After a few years, he moved to journalism and found considerable success. As a TV presenter, he is best known for the tabloid talk show, The Jerry Springer Show.
Oliver Reed was an English actor who was considered one of the most bankable actors at the peak of his career. Characterized by his hellraiser lifestyle and macho image, Reed's problem with alcohol addiction was highly publicized and overshadowed his acting achievements. He often got into trouble because of his drinking habit and was once arrested for disturbing the peace.
Robbie Williams is one of the most popular and successful English singer-songwriters of his generation. Having sold 75 million records, Williams is one of the best-selling music artists ever. His lasting impact on British culture earned him the 2017 Brits Icon Award. Also a well-known philanthropist, Williams has established a charity organization called Give It Sum in his home town.
Mike Krzyzewski is a men's basketball coach currently affiliated with Duke University. He played basketball in the United States Military Academy and served as an officer in the United States Army for a few years. He later joined the coaching staff at the Indiana Hoosiers. He has been with Duke University since 1980 and plans to retire soon.
Henry Rollins is an American musician. Rollins is credited with forming the Rollins Band, which was active from 1987 to 2006. He is also credited with founding the publishing company and record label 2.13.61, Inc. Also a well-known activist, Henry Rollins has campaigned for various causes, including the promotion of peace movement and LGBT rights.
Susan Oliver was an American actress, aviator, and television director. She achieved popularity after appearing in popular TV series like Star Trek. Susan Oliver also achieved fame as an aviator; in 1967, she became only the fourth woman to fly a single-engined airplane solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Actor Tony Dalton began his career with off-Broadway productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire. The American-born Mexican actor was more of a Mexican movie and TV star till he starred in the American crime drama Better Call Saul. He also played Robert Avila in the Emmy-winning series Sr. Avila.
Sarojini Naidu was an Indian poet and political activist. An important figure in the Indian Independence Movement, she was a proponent of anti-imperialistic ideas, women's rights, and civil rights. Her illustrious career as a poet earned her the nickname Nightingale of India. After India became independent, she became the first woman to hold the office of Governor in the Dominion of India.
Thomas Robert Malthus was an English economist and demographer, who viewed poverty as man’s unavoidable destiny. Author of An Essay on the Principle of Population; he believed that increase in national food production results in feeling of well-being, leading to population growth, which in turn results in poverty. Commonly referred as Malthusianism, it made immediate impact on British social policy.
Lin Gengxin is a Chinese actor best known for his portrayal of Yinti in the popular television series, Scarlet Heart. One of the most bankable actors in China, Gengxin has starred in many box office hits like My Old Classmate and Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon. He is often featured on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.
American physicist, inventor and Nobel laureate William Bradford Shockley Jr received the Nobel Prize in Physics with John Bardeen and Walter Brattain in 1956 for their researches on semiconductors and for discovering the transistor effect while working at the Bell Labs. He later became a proponent of eugenics while serving as a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University.
Named "Best Referee of the Year" by FIFA for six consecutive times, Pierluigi Collina has a degree in economics from University of Bologne. His aptitude for the job was discovered when at seventeen he took up a course in refereeing and shortly began officiating in numerous high profile matches. Although retired, he is still involved with football in various capacities.
As Charles the Bold’s daughter, Mary of Burgundy, was also known as Mary the Rich, for her affluence. While she had a fairy-tale marriage with Archduke Maximilian of Austria and had two children, she died abruptly at age 25, after being thrown from her horse during a hunting trip.
Georges Simenon was a Belgian writer who published nearly 500 novels during his illustrious career that spanned several years. Simenon is credited with creating one of the most popular fictional detectives of all time, Jules Maigret. A self-proclaimed Casanova, Simenon claimed in 1977 to have had sex with 10,000 women since his 13th birthday.
Best known as Podrick Payne from the iconic series Game of Thrones, Scottish actor Daniel Portman is the son of actor Ron Donachie. Beginning his acting career at age 16 with the thriller Outcast, he later also appeared in the Scottish soap River City. A fairly good singer, he has a baritone voice.
Pati Behrs was a Russian-American actress and prima ballerina. In addition to being a celebrity, Pati Behrs was also an animal rights advocate who worked closely with the California-based non-profit corporation, Actors and Others for Animals. She presented Actors and Others with her famous baby grand piano, which was later sold to help animals in need.
Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born On February 13th
Personality
Persons born on this day are interesting conversationalists. They have great interest in the world around them. They have a stunning lively personality, but they also have a serious side to them. They seek the company of others and love to interchange ideas. Individuals born on this day have a strong personality and are very clear in terms of what they want. They are tenacious and somewhat stubborn. They do not tolerate anyone getting in their way of accomplishing their goal.
Health
People born on this day generally do not pay enough attention to their health. They really should embark on a good health regimen and, above all, watch their diet, consuming rich foods in moderation, if at all. They are also prone to accidents so they need to be ever mindful of their health and their surroundings. It is highly recommended that February 13 persons undertake some calming techniques like meditation, yoga, Tai-Chi, and reiki. They should also be mindful of excessive alcohol and smoking.
Finance
People born on February 13 are very adept at handling money and tend to make very wise financial decisions. Finances are definitely something they can handle well.
Career
Those born on February 13 would do very well in self-employment. They have great determination and are able to focus quite well. They are not easily discouraged for they are very tenacious. They also make great social workers, psychologists, technicians, and, interestingly enough, astrologers.
Relationships, Marriage and Children
They enjoy being single and will try to remain that way as long as possible. They do hold an image of the perfect partner and, upon meeting the right individual, they want nothing short of a harmonious relationship. In marriage, they tend to be faithful even though they may not be perceived as such for being so outgoing. This liveliness also slows down the process of having children for they wish to enjoy their freedom as much as they can. However, once they have children, they generally make good parents.
Lucky Colors: Blue, Silver, Light Green
Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58, 67, 76
Lucky Days (of the week): Thursday, Sunday
Lucky Days (of the month): 4th, 7th
