Famous Birthdays
- Barbados Joe Walcott, Barbadian boxer (World Welterweight champion 1901-06; first black to hold title), born in Demerara, British Guyana (d. 1935)
- George Forrest, Scottish botanist (plant hunter in western China), born in Falkirk, Scotland (d. 1932)
1873 Highlights
About March 13, 1873
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
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