What Happened on April 5, 1794

Famous Deaths

  • Camille Desmoulins, French journalist, pamphleteer and revolutionary leader (his oratory led to storming of the Bastille), guillotined at 34

Georges Danton (1759-1794)

French politician and revolutionary (1st president of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution), executed by guillotine at 34


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About April 5, 1794

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries