Historical Events
Battle of Mobile Bay
Battle of Mobile Bay, won by the Union Army led by Rear Admiral David Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" (US Civil War)
- Spectrum of a comet observed for 1st time, by Giovanni Donati
Famous Birthdays
- Resurreccion Maria de Azkue, Basque priest, composer and first head of the Euskaltzaindia, born in Lekeitio, Spain (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Griffin A. Stedman, American Brigadier General (Union Army), dies in battle at 26
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About August 5, 1864
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
