What Happened on July 13, 1787

Historical Events

  • Congress establishes Northwest Territory (excludes slavery)
  • US Ordinance of 1787 passed, establishes first organized US territory

Famous Birthdays

  • Pellegrino Rossi, Italian economist and politician, born in Carrara, Duchy of Massa and Carrara (now Italy) (d. 1848)
Born in 1787

About July 13, 1787

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer