What Happened on June 5, 1856

Famous Weddings

Samuel Colt

American industrialist and firearms manufacturer Samuel Colt (41) weds American philanthropist Elizabeth Hart Jarvis (29) at Christ Episcopal Church in Middleton, Connecticut, until his death in 1862

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About June 5, 1856

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 167 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini