Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Stiehl, German organist and composer, born in the Free Imperial City of Lübeck (d. 1886)
- Milo Smith Hascall, American banker, real estate executive, and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Le Roy, New York (d. 1904)
About August 5, 1829
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo