Historical Events
- Atlanta Campaign: 5 days fighting begins at Rocky Face Ridge
- Battle between Confederate & Union ships at mouth of Roanoke
- Battle of Wilderness, Virginia (Germanna Ford, Wilderness Tavern)
- Campaign in Northern Georgia - Chattanooga to Atlanta
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Hays, US Union-general-major, dies in battle at 44
- John Marshall Jones, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in battle at 43
- Leroy Augustus Stafford, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in battle at 42
About May 5, 1864
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
