Historical Events
- Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi, killing 317
Famous Birthdays
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Russian composer of the late-Romantic period (1812 Overture; The Nutcracker; Swan Lake), born in Votkinsk, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Caspar David Friedrich, German painter, chiefly of landscapes with contemplative figures in the Romantic style, dies at 65
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About May 7, 1840
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
