Famous Birthdays
- Giorgio Abetti, Italian astronomer (Solar physics), born in Padua, Italy (d. 1982)
Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945)
American rocket pioneer (invented and built the first liquid-fueled rocket), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
About October 5, 1882
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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