Historical Events
- Italian troops occupy Tripoli
Famous Birthdays
- Flann O'Brien [Brian O'Nolan], Irish novelist (At Swim-Two-Birds; The Third Policeman), playwright, and satirist, born in Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Malherbe, French violinist and composer, dies at 58
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights
About October 5, 1911
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
