Historical Events
- Prohibition ends in the US when 21st Amendment to the US Constitution ratified, 18th Amendment repealed (5:32 PM EST)
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard van Beurden, Dutch composer and music educator, born in Amsterdam (d. 2016)
- Edward Daly, Irish Bishop "Bloody Sunday" priest, born in Belleek, County Fermanagh (d. 2016)
About December 5, 1933
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius