This Day in History for August 13 – Berlin is Divided and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1878 – A yellow fever epidemic begins in Memphis, Tennessee that eventually empties the city (More info)

1918 – Opha Mae Johnson becomes the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps (More info)

1937 – The Battle of Shanghai begins (More info)

1961 – East German soldiers begin laying down barbed wire and bricks as a barrier between Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the democratic western section of the city (More info)

2008 – Michael Phelps sets the Olympic record for the most gold medals won by an individual in Olympic history (More info)