Births on July 5

Stephan Krehl

Born on July 5, 1864

Stephan Krehl, German composer (d. 1924)

Stephan Krehl (5 July 1864 – 9 April 1924, in Leipzig) was a German composer, teacher, and theoretician. His writings include Traité général de la musique and Théorie de la musique et de science de la composition. His pupils included Else Streit and the Spanish composer Pablo Sorozábal.

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29 Apr

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Theta Xi fraternity is founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the only fraternity to be founded during the American Civil War.
5 May

Battle of the Wilderness
American Civil War: The Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County.
7 May

Battle of the Wilderness
American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant, breaks off from the Battle of the Wilderness and moves southwards.
7 May

City of Adelaide (1864)
The world's oldest surviving clipper ship, the City of Adelaide is launched by William Pile, Hay and Co. in Sunderland, England, for transporting passengers and goods between Britain and Australia.
10 May

Battle of Spotsylvania
American Civil War: Colonel Emory Upton leads a 10-regiment "Attack-in-depth" assault against the Confederate works at The Battle of Spotsylvania, which, though ultimately unsuccessful, would provide the idea for the massive assault against the Bloody Angle on May 12. Upton is slightly wounded but is immediately promoted to brigadier general.

Births on July 5

Stephan Krehl

Born on July 5, 1864

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Events on 1864

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Battle of the Wilderness

Battle of the Wilderness

City of Adelaide (1864)

Battle of Spotsylvania