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What Happened on November 5, 1855

Famous Birthdays

  • Eugene V. Debs, American labor leader and Socialist presidential candidate, born in Terre Haute, Indiana (d. 1926)
  • Léon Teisserenc de Bort, French meteorologist (discovered the stratosphere), born in Paris, France (d. 1913)

About November 5, 1855

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio