Births on February 13

Paul Deschanel

Born on February 13, 1855

Paul Deschanel, Belgian-French politician, 11th President of France (d. 1922)

Paul Eugène Louis Deschanel (French pronunciation: [pɔl deʃanɛl]; 13 February 1855, in Schaerbeek – 28 April 1922) was a French politician. He served as President of France from 18 February to 21 September 1920.

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14 Feb

Telegraphy
Texas is linked by telegraph to the rest of the United States, with the completion of a connection between New Orleans and Marshall, Texas.
22 Feb

State College, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State University is founded in State College, Pennsylvania (as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania).
1 Jun

William Walker (filibuster)
The American adventurer William Walker conquers Nicaragua.
4 Jul

Leaves of Grass
The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published In Brooklyn.
16 Nov

Victoria Falls
David Livingstone becomes the first European to see the Victoria Falls in what is now Zambia-Zimbabwe.

Births on February 13

Paul Deschanel

Born on February 13, 1855

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Events on 1855

Telegraphy

State College, Pennsylvania

William Walker (filibuster)

Leaves of Grass

Victoria Falls