Historical Events
- The Bay View Tragedy occurs, as militia fires upon a crowd of protesters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin killing seven.
Famous Birthdays
- Manuel Borguñó, Spanish pianist, composer, choral director, and pedagogue, born in Rubí, Spain (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Albert, German photographer (albertotype), dies at 61
Died in 1886 1886 Highlights
About May 5, 1886
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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