On This Day

What Happened on March 5, 1840

Day of the Week: Thursday

Historical Events

  • 2nd Grand National: Bartholomew Bretherton wins aboard 16/1 Jerry; a then smallest field of 13

Famous Birthdays

  • Constance Fenimore Woolson, NH, writer (Jupiter Lights)

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