Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Mawson, Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and educator, born in Shipley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 1958)
- Sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist and suffragette, born in Old Trafford, Manchester, England (d. 1960)
About May 5, 1882
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 142 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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