This Day in Auto History: JUNE 13

This Day in Auto History: 6.13.1905 Lester Lum “Tex” Colbert of the Chrysler Corporation is born in Oakwood, TX 6.13.1920 The first Circuit of Mugello (Italy) race is won by Giuseppe Campari in an Alfa Romeo, the first racing victory for that marque 6.13.1930 Sir Henry Segrave is killed at age 33 when his boat Miss England II crashes shortly after officially raising the water speed record to 98.76 mph on Lake Windermere, England 6.13.1940 Racer Bob Swanson dies at age 27 from injuries suffered the previous day during a race in Toledo, OH 6.13.1970 Racer Dick Brown is killed at age 40 during the Can-Am-trials in Mosport Park, ON

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas A. Wick