Births on May 5

Louis Christophe François Hachette

Born on May 5, 1800

Louis Christophe François Hachette, French publisher (d. 1864)

Louis Christophe François Hachette (pronounced [lwi kʁistɔf fʁɑ̃swa aʃɛt]) (5 May 1800 – 31 July 1864) was a French publisher who established a Paris publishing house designed to produce books and other material to improve the system of school instruction. Publications were initially focused on the classics and subsequently expanded to include books and magazines of all types. The firm is currently part of a global publishing house.

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Events on 1800

14 May

Washington, D.C.
The process of the U.S. Government moving the United States capital city from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. begins.
14 Jun

Battle of Marengo
The French Army of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte defeats the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo in Northern Italy and re-conquers Italy.
30 Aug

Slave rebellion
Gabriel Prosser postpones a planned slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, but is arrested before he can make it happen.
7 Oct

Robert Surcouf
French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun Kent inspiring the traditional French song Le Trente-et-un du mois d'août.
17 Nov

6th United States Congress
The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.

Births on May 5

Louis Christophe François Hachette

Born on May 5, 1800

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Washington, D.C.

Battle of Marengo

Slave rebellion

Robert Surcouf

6th United States Congress