1. Battle of Wyoming massacre: On April 13, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War, a group of British and Native American forces attacked a group of colonists in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania. The massacre resulted in the deaths of over 300 settlers.
2. Pennsylvania Railroad's founding: On April 13, 1846, the Pennsylvania Railroad company was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company became one of the largest and most influential corporations in American history, helping to transform the nation's transportation system.
3. First African American mayor: On April 13, 1974, W. Wilson Goode Sr. became the first African American mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as mayor from 1984 to 1992, and helped to bring stability and economic growth to the city.
4. First-ever flight of a helicopter: On April 13, 1943, the first-ever flight of a helicopter took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The inventor, Igor Sikorsky, piloted the aircraft himself, and it paved the way for the modern commercial helicopter industry.
5. Black Forest fire: On April 13, 2013, the Black Forest wildfire began in El Paso County, Pennsylvania. The fire burned through more than 14,000 acres of land and destroyed over 500 homes, making it one of the most destructive wildfires in the state's history.
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Pennsylvania History
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