Historical Events
- Battle at Williamsburg, Virginia, is inconclusive
- French army intervenes in Puebla, Mexico: Cinco de Mayo
Famous Birthdays
- Max Elskamp, Belgian author and poet (Lesson Joies Blondes, Maya), born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1931)
About May 5, 1862
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
