Famous Birthdays
- William Thomas Best, English organist and composer, born in Carlisle, Cumberland, England (d. 1897)
Famous Deaths
- René Laënnec, French physician who invented the stethoscope, dies of tuberculosis at 46
Died in 1826 1826 Highlights
About August 13, 1826
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 197 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
