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What Happened on May 6, 1862

Famous Deaths

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), dies of tuberculosis at 44

Died in 1862 1862 Highlights

About May 6, 1862

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus