Historical Events
- British Commodore James Plumridge attacks Finnish settlements in Gulf of Bothnia, killing civilans and destroying British-owned goods.
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Smareglia, Italian composer, born in Pola, Austrian Empire (now Pula, Croatia) (d. 1929)
1854 Highlights
About May 5, 1854
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
