Famous Birthdays
- Pieter Oud, Dutch politician and Mayor of Rotterdam (1945-52), born in Purmerend, Netherlands (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Peter Hofstede de Groot, Dutch reformed theologist, dies at 84
1886 Highlights
About December 5, 1886
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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