Historical Events
Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Gandhi & British viceroy Lord Irwin sign pact in London - marks end of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Hedges, British light music and orchestral composer (Humberside Cantata), born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England (d. 2019)
- Barry Tuckwell, Australian horn player (London Symphony, 1955-68), born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (d. 2020)
- Fred Othon Aristidès, French comic artist (Philémon), born in Paris, France (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Fr. Arthur Tooth SSC, Anglican Clergyman prosecuted and imprisoned for ritualist activities, dies at 91
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About March 5, 1931
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
