Famous Birthdays
- Vítězslav Novák, Czech composer, born in Kamenice nad Lipou, Czech Republic (d. 1949)
Famous Deaths
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870)
French author (The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo), dies at 68
- David G. Burnet, interim president of the Republic of Texas, dies at 82
Died in 1870 1870 Highlights
About December 5, 1870
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius