Famous Birthdays
- Peter Henry Emerson, British writer and photographer (1st to promote photography as an independent art), born on La Palma Estate plantation, Cuba (d. 1936)
- Tom O'Rourke, American boxing manager (George Dixon, Barbados Joe Walcott, George Gardner, Tom Sharkey), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1938)
About May 13, 1856
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
