13 August

Born in 1867 – George Luks, American artist.

Above: Holiday on the Hudson, 1933

Also, born in 1851 – Felix Adler, German-American educator and religious theorist.

The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.

Previously on August 13, Alfred Hitchcock and Philippe Petit.