What Happened on June 5, 1912

Historical Events

  • US marines invade Caimanera, Cuba

Famous Birthdays

  • Dean Amadon, American ornithologist, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 2003)
  • Eric Hollies, English cricket spin bowler (13 Tests, 44 wickets; dismissed Donald Bradman for 0 in his final Test innings), born in Old Hill, Staffordshire, England (d. 1981)
  • Josef Neckermann, German equestrian rider (Olympic gold dressage 1964, 68), born in Würzburg, Germany (d. 1992)

About June 5, 1912

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini