Fifteen-year-old Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine
Fifteen-year-old Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine received the first patent for earmuffs.
International observance days, weeks, and months for March 13, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

March 13, 2027 celebrates International Riesling Day. Grab your glasses--it’s time for a global birthday bash! March 13th marks International Riesling Day, an annual tribute to the world’s most versatile and aromatic white wine. Why today? We’re celebrating the grape’s 'birth certificate'—the first documented mention of Riesling in a German cellar log on March 13, 1435. Whether you prefer it bone-dry or honey-sweet, let’s raise a glass to nearly 600 years of this liquid gold!
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Fifteen-year-old Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine received the first patent for earmuffs.
The comedy duo Abbot and Costello copyright their baseball comedy routine "Who's on First."
RCA Victor releases Elvis Presley's self-titled first album. The album included songs Blue Suede Shoes, Blue Moon, and I Got a Woman.
Walt Disney releases The Love Bug nationwide. Starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, and Buddy Hackett, the movie features a lovable and single-minded Volkswagen Beetle.
CBS premiers The Incredible Hulk. Bill Bixby stars as David Banner.