Historical Events
- Battle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Union forces prevent Confederate attempts to capture the city
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Merrick, "The Elephant Man", born in Leicester, England (d. 1890)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Williams, US Union brigadier general, dies in battle at 47
1862 Highlights
About August 5, 1862
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
