Historical Events
- German consul-general Gustav Nachtigal takes possession of Cameroon
- US Congress accept 2nd Chinese Exclusion Act
Famous Deaths
- Victor Massé, French composer(Les Noces de Jeannette), dies at 62
About July 5, 1884
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
