Historical Events
- Danvers State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts, opens—later serves as inspiration for Arkham Sanitorium in the work of H.P. Lovecraft, which in turn inspired Arkham Asylum of the D.C. Batman universe
Famous Birthdays
- Muriel Robb, British tennis player (Wimbledon 1902), born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (d. 1907)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Henry, American scientist and pioneer of electromagnetism, dies at 80
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About May 13, 1878
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
