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What Happened on May 5, 1792

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