Historical Events
Historic Expedition
Naturalists Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland set sail in the Pizarro from A Coruña and begin their 5 year Latin American expedition
1799 Highlights
About June 5, 1799
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 222 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
