What Happened on April 5, 1916

Historical Events

  • French troops occupy Bois de Caillette

Famous Birthdays

  • Baroness Delacourt-Smith of Alteryn [Margaret Rosalind Delacourt-Smith], British Labour politician, born in Newport, Wales (d. 2010)
  • Bernard Baily, American comic artist (co-creator of DC Comics), born in New York (d. 1996)

Gregory Peck (1916-2003)

American actor (To Kill a Mockingbird, MacArthur), born in San Diego, California


About April 5, 1916

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries