Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, Dutch politician, born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1869)
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Dinis da Cruz e Silva, Portuguese poet (O Hissope), dies at 68
1799 Highlights
About October 5, 1799
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 223 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
