Historical Events
- Battle of Allatoona, 1/3 of Union troops die repulsing South
- Most of Calcutta destroyed by cyclone, approx 60,000 die
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Lumière, French inventor, with brother Auguste made 1st motion picture in 1895, born in Besançon, France (d. 1948)
About October 5, 1864
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
