Historical Events
Event of Interest
Frederick Douglass, fugitive slave, delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, condemns the celebration as hypocritical sham
Frederick Douglass
Famous Birthdays
- Stefano Gobatti, Italian composer, born in Bergantino, Italy (d. 1913)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Baptist Weigl, German composer and clergyman, dies at 69
1852 Highlights
About July 5, 1852
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer