Famous Birthdays
- Belle Starr [Myra Belle Shirley], US female outlaw (wild west)
- Ignacio Carrera Pinto, Chilean war hero (d. 1882)
- Joris-Karl Huysmans, French writer (Against the Grain)
1848 Highlights
About February 5, 1848
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
