Famous Birthdays
- Margaret Hayes, American actress (Blackboard Jungle, Robert Montgomery Presents), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Hans Richter, Austrian-Hungarian composer, dies at 73
- Princess Augusta of Cambridge, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and granddaughter of George III, dies at 94
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About December 5, 1916
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius