Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Meucci, Italian inventor (invented a telephone-like device), born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now Italy) (d. 1889)
- Henry Haywood Bell, U.S. Rear Admiral (Union Navy), born in Orange County, North Carolina (d. 1868)
About April 13, 1808
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 216 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries