Famous Birthdays
- Andrei Gromyko, Soviet politician (President of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), born in Staryya Hramyki, Mogilev Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1989) [NS 7/18]
Famous Deaths
- Emil Bohn, German organist, choral director, composer, and musicologist, dies at 70
- Frank Selee, American Baseball HOF manager (5 x NL C'ship Boston Beaneaters; Chicago Orphans/Cubs), dies of tuberculosis at 49
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About July 5, 1909
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer