Famous Birthdays
- James Connolly, Irish socialist (founder of the Irish Socialist Republican Party), born in Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Anselm Hüttenbrenner, Austrian composer, dies at 73
1868 Highlights
About June 5, 1868
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
