What Happened on May 6, 1862

Famous Deaths

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), dies of tuberculosis at 44

Died in 1862 1862 Highlights

About May 6, 1862

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus