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What Happened on December 5, 1891

Famous Birthdays

  • Al Boasberg, American vaudeville, radio and film comedy writer (Jack Benny; Bob Hope; The Marx Brothers), born In Buffalo, New York (d. 1937)
  • Alexander Rodchenko, Russian painter and photographer, born in St Petersburg (d. 1956)

Famous Deaths

  • Pedro II van Alcantara, Emperor of Brazil (1831-89), dies at 66
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights

About December 5, 1891

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius