March 13th
1639
Cambridge College was renamed Harvard University.
1781
The German-born English astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Georgium Sidus, later known as Uranus.
1852
"Uncle Sam" cartoon appeared for the first time in N.Y. Lantern weekly.
1868
The Senate began President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial.
1884
Standard Time was adopted throughout the United States.
1894
J.L. Johnstone invented the Horse Racing's starting gate.
1901
Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67.
1906
Suffragist Susan B. Anthony died.
1925
Tennessee passed a bill prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools.
1930
Clyde W. Tombaugh announced the discovery of the planet Pluto.
1954
Bobby Thomson (Milwaukee Braves) broke his ankle sliding into a base during a spring training game. The Braves replaced him with a rookie named Hank Aaron.
Birthdays
59 William H. Macy Actor
56 Deborah Raffin Actress
55 Robin Duke Comedian
53 Dana Delany Actress ("Desperate Housewives," "China Beach")
54 Glenne Headly Actress
49 Adam Clayton Rock musician (U2)
41 Christopher Collet Actor
40 Matt McDonough Rock musician (Mudvayne)
38 Annabeth Gish Actress
38 Tracy Wells Actress
33 Danny Masterson Actor ("That 70s Show")
30 Johan Santana Baseball player
24 Emile Hirsch Actor
74 L. Ron Hubbard 3/13/1911 - 1/24/1986 American science fiction writer and found of Church of Scientology.