Famous Birthdays
Horace Mann (1796-1859)
American educator, author, abolitionist and politician who pioneered public schools, born in Franklin, Massachusetts
- Joseph Pannell Taylor, American Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1864)
- William H. Prescott, American historian, born in Salem, Massachusetts (d. 1859)
1796 Highlights
About May 4, 1796
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 227 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
