‘Bobbies’ Take To The Streets Of London
![A blurry photo from the 1880s of early “Bobbies” in their top hats on duty in London](https://www.onthisday.com/images/articles/bobbies.jpg)
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Famous Birthdays
- Karoly Kisfaludy, Hungarian pioneering dramatist (A Tat rok Magyarorsz gon), born in Tét, Hungary (d. 1830)
Robert Peel (1788-1850)
British Prime Minister (Tory/Conservative/Peelite: 1834-35; 1841-46), founder of the British Conservative Party and the modern police force (Bobbies), born in Bury, Lancashire, England
1788 Highlights
About February 5, 1788
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 236 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius