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What Happened on May 5, 1859

Famous Deaths

  • Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet, German mathematician (number theory), dies at 53
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights

About May 5, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus