Historical Events
- Phoenix, Arizona incorporates
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Lonsdale, British playwright (Balkan Princess), born in St Helier, Jersey (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
Scottish historian and essayist (The French Revolution), dies in London at 85
1881 Highlights
About February 5, 1881
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
