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What Happened on August 5, 1852

Famous Deaths

  • František Ladislav Čelakovský, Czech linguist, poet (national anthem, folk song), and Slavist, dies at 53
Died in 1852 1852 Highlights

About August 5, 1852

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo