Historical Events
- War of Reform (Mexico); Liberals establish capital at Vera Cruz
Famous Deaths
- Aimé Bonpland, French explorer and botanist, dies at 84 (date disputed)
1858 Highlights
About May 4, 1858
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
