Famous Birthdays
- Al Boasberg, American vaudeville, radio and film comedy writer (Jack Benny; Bob Hope; The Marx Brothers), born In Buffalo, New York (d. 1937)
- Alexander Rodchenko, Russian painter and photographer, born in St Petersburg (d. 1956)
Famous Deaths
- Pedro II van Alcantara, Emperor of Brazil (1831-89), dies at 66
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights
About December 5, 1891
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
