Historical Events
- The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between the Isle of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales is opened
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Brink Towner, American hymn composer ("He's A Friend of Mine"; "Though the Fig Tree Shall Not Blossom"), and music director, born in Rome. Pennsylvania (d. 1919)
About March 5, 1850
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
