Historical Events
- Colfax Massacre in Grant Parish, Louisiana (60 blacks killed)
Famous Birthdays
- John W. Davis, American politician and United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, born in Clarksburg, West Virginia (d. 1955)
- Theodore F. Morse, American composer, born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1924)
Famous Deaths
- Carlo Coccia, Italian composer, dies at 90
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About April 13, 1873
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 151 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries