Historical Events
- Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Athletics, 3 - 0 for their 105th win of the MLB season, an AL record until 1927 NY Yankees (110)
- NY Highlanders last game at Hilltop stadium; beat Washington, 8-6; Brooklyn Dodgers last game at Washington Park; lose 1-0 v NY Giants
Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Fischer, German physician and Nazi war criminal, born in Berlin (d. 2003)
About October 5, 1912
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
