Historical Events
- Anthony Faas, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, patents the 1st US accordion, having made improvements to both the keyboard, and to enhance the sound (Patent No. 11,062)
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Algernon Parsons, British inventor (steam turbine), born in London (d. 1931)
About June 13, 1854
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
