What Happened on May 4, 1796

Famous Birthdays

Horace Mann (1796-1859)

American educator, author, abolitionist and politician who pioneered public schools, born in Franklin, Massachusetts

  • Joseph Pannell Taylor, American Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1864)
  • William H. Prescott, American historian, born in Salem, Massachusetts (d. 1859)

About May 4, 1796

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 228 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Taurus