Discover what happened on 5 August 1868 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes (French archaeologist (1788-1868))
- Charles Plazanet (French politician)
- Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes (French archaeologist (1788-1868))
- Charles Plazanet (French politician)
- Stephen Rumbold Lushington (British politician)
- Luigi Mazzuchelli (general under Napoleon)
- Ebenezer Jacob (politician of the 19th century)
- William Douglas-Irvine ((1824-1868))
- James Younger ((1818-1868))
- John Dill ((1812-1868))
- Alexandre-Pierre-Charles Noget-Lacoudre
- Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes (French archaeologist (1788-1868))