Famous Birthdays
- Emmett J. Culligan, American entrepreneur (founder of water treatment organization Culligan Inc.), born in Yankton, South Dakota (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- Hippolyte Taine, French philosopher and historian (Voyage in Italy), dies at 64
- Richard Samuel Hughes, Welsh composer, dies at 37
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About March 5, 1893
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
