Famous Birthdays
- Barbados Joe Walcott, Barbadian boxer (World Welterweight champion 1901-06; first Black to hold that title), born in Demerara, British Guyana (d. 1935)
- George Forrest, Scottish botanist (plant hunter in western China), born in Falkirk, Scotland (d. 1932)
About March 13, 1873
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces