Historical Events
Event of Interest
Zachary Taylor sworn in as 12th US President
Famous Deaths
- David Scott, Scottish painter (b. 1806)
- Mary Lyon, American educator and activist for woman's higher education (founded and first principal of Mt Holyoke Female Seminary), dies at 52
1849 Highlights
About March 5, 1849
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
