Births on April 13

Harold Osborn

Born on April 13, 1899

Harold Osborn, American high jumper and decathlete (d. 1975)

Harold Marion Osborn D.O. (April 13, 1899 – April 5, 1975) was an American track athlete. He won a gold medal in Olympic decathlon and high jump in 1924 and was the first athlete to win a gold medal in both the decathlon and an individual event.

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Events on 1899

2 Feb

Canberra
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne.
4 Feb

Battle of Manila (1899)
The Philippine-American War begins with the Battle of Manila.
6 Feb

Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
6 Mar

Aspirin
Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark.
18 Apr

Royal charter
The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.

Births on April 13

Harold Osborn

Born on April 13, 1899

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Events on 1899

Canberra

Battle of Manila (1899)

Treaty of Paris (1898)

Aspirin

Royal charter