Famous Birthdays
- Peter Henry Emerson, British writer and photographer (1st to promote photography as an independent art), born on La Palma Estate plantation, Cuba (d. 1936)
- Tom O'Rourke, American boxing manager (George Dixon, Barbados Joe Walcott, George Gardner, Tom Sharkey), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1938)
1856 Highlights
About May 13, 1856
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
