Famous Birthdays
- Gertrude E Durden Rush, American composer, and playwright (Black Girls Burden), born in Navasota, Texas (d. 1962)
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra, Austrian physician (b. 1816)
1880 Highlights
About August 5, 1880
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
