Historical Events
- James Barrie's "Alice-sit-by-the-fire" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Raisch, American one armed actor (The Fugitive, Spartacus, Sweet Smell of Success), born in North Bergen, New Jersey (d. 1984)
- Jef Maes, Belgian composer and violinist, born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1996)
About April 5, 1905
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 119 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries