Famous Deaths
- Judah P. Benjamin, American politician (1st practicing Jew to be elected to US Senate, Confederate Secretary of State and Secretary of War), dies at 72
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About May 7, 1884
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
