What Happened on October 5, 1898

Famous Birthdays

  • Linus McAtee, American Hall of Fame jockey (Preakness Stakes 1916; Kentucky Derby 1927, 29; US Champion Jockey by earnings 1928), born in Frenchtown, New Jersey (d. 1963)

About October 5, 1898

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra