Historical Events
- New York State Commission on Emigration assumes lease of Castle Garden (now known as Castle Clinton), at the lower tip of Manhattan, to be used for immigration [1]
Famous Deaths
- Sir Robert Inglis, Bt, English politician (b. 1786)
1855 Highlights
About May 5, 1855
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 168 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
