Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Keith, Scottish anthropologist (human evolution), born in Persley Aberdeenshire (d. 1955)
- Rossetter Gleason Cole, American composer (Heroes of Freedom), born in Clyde, Michigan (d. 1952)
1866 Highlights
About February 5, 1866
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 157 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius