Historical Events
Delambre Measures a Metre
Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre commissioned to measure the meridian between Dunkerque to Rodez to calculate accurate length of the metre
1792 Highlights
About May 5, 1792
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 232 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus