Births on July 5

Sylvester Graham

Born on July 5, 1794

Sylvester Graham, American minister and activist (d. 1851)

Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching

inspired the graham flour, graham bread, and graham cracker products.: 29 Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America.: 15

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Events on 1794

24 Mar

Kościuszko Uprising
In Kraków, Tadeusz Kościuszko announces a general uprising against Imperial Russia and the Kingdom of Prussia, and assumes the powers of the Commander in Chief of all of the Polish forces.
8 May

French Revolution
Branded a traitor during the Reign of Terror by revolutionists, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who was also a tax collector with the Ferme générale, is tried, convicted and guillotined in one day in Paris.
26 Jun

Battle of Fleurus (1794)
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Fleurus marked the first successful military use of aircraft.
28 Jul

Maximilien Robespierre
French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just are executed by guillotine in Paris, France.
7 Aug

Whiskey Rebellion
U.S. President George Washington invokes the Militia Acts of 1792 to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania.

Births on July 5

Sylvester Graham

Born on July 5, 1794

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Events on 1794

Kościuszko Uprising

French Revolution

Battle of Fleurus (1794)

Maximilien Robespierre

Whiskey Rebellion