Famous Birthdays
- Norman Callaway, Australian cricket batsman (207 in only FC innings), born in Hay, Australia (d. 1917)
Famous Deaths
- John Rogers Thomas, Welsh-American baritone and composer of popular, classical, and sacred music, dies at 66
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About April 5, 1896
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
