On This Day

What Happened on May 5, 1863

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events

  • Joe Coburn KOs Mike McCoole for US boxing title in 63rd round

Famous Birthdays

  • Frederik August Stoett, Dutch linguist (Dutch Proverbs), born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (d. 1936)

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