Historical Events
The Hero as Divinity
Thomas Carlyle begins his famous lecture series "The Hero as Divinity", later collected in his book "On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History"
Famous Deaths
- Gottlob Benedikt Bierey, German composer, dies at 67
- Matthäus Fischer, German organist and composer, dies at 76
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About May 5, 1840
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 184 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
