Famous Birthdays
- Arthur van Schendel, Dutch writer (The World a Dancing Party) (d. 1946)
- Henry Travers [Travers John Heagerty], British stage and screen character actor (It's A Wonderful Life; Mrs. Miniver; Bells of St Mary), born in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England (d. 1965)
1874 Highlights
About March 5, 1874
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
