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What Happened on May 6, 1856

Famous Birthdays

Robert Peary (1856-1920)

American arctic explorer who claimed to have 1st reached geographic North Pole (Apr 6 1909), born in Cresson, Pennsylvania

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)

Austrian neurologist and father of psychology, born in Freiberg, Austrian Empire


Famous Deaths

  • William Hamilton, metaphysicist, dies
Died in 1856 1856 Highlights

About May 6, 1856

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Taurus