1. In 1737, Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania on August 13. This department was known as the Union Fire Company and was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2. August 13, 1815, marks a significant day in Pennsylvania history as the first turnpike in the state was completed on this day. The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike was a 62-mile road that connected Philadelphia to Lancaster and paved the way for the development of modern transportation in Pennsylvania.

3. On August 13, 1866, the first Civil War veterans' reunion in Pennsylvania was held in Philipsburg, Centre County. This reunion was attended by over 50,000 veterans from across the United States and was a significant event in the history of the state.

4. August 13, 1903, is the day when the first automobile trip from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia was completed in less than 24 hours. This trip marked a significant milestone in the development of the automobile industry in Pennsylvania.

5. In 1974, August 13 marked the passing of The Pennsylvania Crime Commission Act which aimed to combat organized crime in the state. This Commission provided law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania with an additional tool for fighting organized crime.