Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Algeo Rowley, American Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1892)
- Winand Staring, Dutch geologist (Geology of Netherlands), born in Wildenborch, Vorden, Netherlands (d. 1877)
About October 5, 1808
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
