Historical Events
- In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General Jose Maria Yanez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset Boulbon
- US forces shell and burn San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua
Famous Deaths
- José María Vargas, Venezuelan doctor, botanist and 2nd President of Venezuela (1835-36), dies at 68
About July 13, 1854
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
