What Happened on March 5, 1853

Historical Events

Steinway & Sons Piano

Piano company Steinway & Sons founded by Heinrich Steinweg (later Henry Steinway) in New York City

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Foote, American classical composer, and a member of the "Boston Six" (Suite for Strings in E), born in Salem, Massachusetts (d. 1937)
  • Howard Pyle, American illustrator, painter and author (King Stork), born in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 1911)

Famous Deaths

  • August Kestner, German art collector and diplomat, dies at 75
Died in 1853 1853 Highlights

About March 5, 1853

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces