Historical Events
- Antwerp is officially declared the host city for the Games of the 7th Olympiad to be conducted in 1920; first post WWI Olympics
- Polish Army executes 35 young Jews
Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Henley, British auditor-general, born in Beckenham, Kent (d. 2003)
- Les Munro, New Zealand WWII pilot (Dambusters Raid), born in Gisbourne New Zealand (d. 2015)
About April 5, 1919
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries