Famous Birthdays
- Eugene V. Debs, American labor leader and Socialist presidential candidate, born in Terre Haute, Indiana (d. 1926)
- Léon Teisserenc de Bort, French meteorologist (discovered the stratosphere), born in Paris, France (d. 1913)
1855 Highlights
About November 5, 1855
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 167 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
