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What Happened on April 5, 1872

Famous Birthdays

  • Samuel Cate Prescott, American food scientist and microbiologist, born in South Hampton, New Hampshire (d. 1962)

About April 5, 1872

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries