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What Happened on January 13, 1874

Historical Events

  • Battle between jobless and police in NYC leaves 100s injured
  • US troops land in Honolulu to protect the king

Famous Birthdays

  • Jozef-Ernest van Roey, Belgian cardinal (opposed Nazism as archbishop of Mechlin), born in Vorselaar (d. 1961)

About January 13, 1874

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn