Famous Birthdays
- Nadar [Félix Tournachon], French photographer and balloonist, took the first aerial photograph, born in Paris (d. 1910)
Famous Deaths
- Henrik Constantijn Cras, Dutch lawyer (Laudatio Hugonis Grotii), dies at 81
Died in 1820 1820 Highlights
About April 5, 1820
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries