Historical Events
- German U-20 captures and sinks Britsih schooner Earl of Lathom
Famous Birthdays
- Alice Faye [Leppert], American actress (Hello, Frisco, Hello; Fallen Angel; Stowaway), and singer ("You'll Never Know"), born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City (d. 1998)
- Richard Rovere, American political journalist (Goldwater Caper), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1979)
About May 5, 1915
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
