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What Happened on July 13, 1793

Famous Birthdays

  • John Clare, English poet (Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery), born in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England (d. 1864)

Famous Deaths

Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793)

French journalist and revolutionary (Friend of the People periodical), is murdered by Charlotte Corday in a bath at 50

Died in 1793 1793 Highlights

About July 13, 1793

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 231 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer