Historical Events
- Lizzie Arlington becomes first woman to play professional men's baseball when she pitches 9th inning for the Reading Coal Heavers against the Allentown Peanuts; allows 2 hits and walks a batter but preserves 5-0 win
1898 Highlights
About July 5, 1898
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
