Historical Events
- Parma, Tuscany, Modena and Romagna vote in referendums to join the Kingdom of Sardinia
Famous Birthdays
- Sam Thompson, American Baseball HOF right fielder (NL batting champion 1887 Detroit Wolverines; NL HR leader 1889, 1895 Philadelphia Quakers), born in Danville, Indiana (d. 1922)
About March 5, 1860
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
