Historical Events
- 60 year old St Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, catches fire, killing 77 people
- Fireside Theater debuts on US television.
Famous Birthdays
- John Berg, American actor (Star Trek: Nemesis), born in Wichita Falls, Texas (d. 2007)
- Judith Arlene Resnik, ast (STS 41D, 51L-Chal disaster), born in Akron, Ohio
About April 5, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
