Historical Events
- Battle at El Obeid Sudan: Mahdi's army destroys Egyptian army
- Edward Harrigan's musical farce "Cordelia's Aspirations" premieres at Theatre Comique, NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Ernie Parker, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1913), born in Perth, Western Australia (d. 1918)
Famous Deaths
- William Hicks, British col/commander (Egyptian army), dies in battle
1883 Highlights
About November 5, 1883
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
