Famous Birthdays
- Belle Starr [Myra Belle Shirley] American outlaw (American wild west), born in Carthage, Missouri (d. 1889)
- Ignacio Carrera Pinto, Chilean war hero (d. 1882)
- Joris-Karl Huysmans, French writer (Against the Grain), born in Paris, France (d. 1907)
About February 5, 1848
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
