Famous Birthdays
- Al Hansen, American artist (Fluxus), born in New York City (d. 1995)
- John W. Downey, American classical composer (A Dolphin), born in Chicago (d. 2004)
About October 5, 1927
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra