Famous Birthdays
- Louise Dresser [Kerlin], American actress (Maid of Salem), born in Evansville, Indiana (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- George B. Vashon, American, lawyer, academic and poet, first African American lawyer, dies of yellow fever at 54
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About October 5, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
