Historical Events
- First Burmese War: The British officially declare war on Burma
Famous Birthdays
- Elisha Harris, American physician (founded American Public Health Association, sanitary reform), born in Westminster, Vermont (d. 1884)
- James Merritt Ives, American lithographer and businessman (Currier and Ives), born in New York City (d. 1895)
About March 5, 1824
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 200 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
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