Historical Events
- British troops under Gen Buller occupy Vaal Krantz, Natal
- The United States and the United Kingdom sign treaty for Panama Canal
Famous Birthdays
Adlai Stevenson II (1900-1965)
American politician (US Ambassador to UN, 1961-65; Governor of Illinois, 1949-53; Democratic presidential candidate, 1952 & 1956), born in Los Angeles, California
About February 5, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
