Famous Birthdays
- Charles Pahud de Mortanges, Dutch equestrian (Olympic gold 1928, 32)
Famous Deaths
- Nora Perry, American poet, journalist and children's writer, dies (b. 1831)
1896 Highlights
About May 13, 1896
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
