Historical Events
- First UK individual cycling time trial is held on a 50-mile course north of London; Frederick Thomas Bidlake organiser
Famous Birthdays
- Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. Army general (WWII) and head of CIA (1950-52), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 1961)
About October 5, 1895
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
