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What Happened on August 5, 1813

Famous Birthdays

  • Carnot Posey, American Confederate brigadier general, born in Wilkinson County, Mississippi (d. 1863)
  • Ivar Aasen, Norwegian linguist and poet, born in Ørsten, Norway (d. 1896)

About August 5, 1813

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 210 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo