Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Rossi, Italian composer, born in Borgo San Donnino, Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (now Italy) (d. 1886)
- Louisa of the Netherlands, Dutch queen consort of Sweden and Norway and princess of the Netherlands, born in the Hague (d. 1871)
About August 5, 1828
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 195 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo