Famous Birthdays
- Lew Worsham, American golfer (US Open 1947; Ryder Cup 1947), born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia (d. 1990)
- Robert Adams, English sculptor and designer, born in Far Cotton, Northampton (d. 1984)
About October 5, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
