Famous Birthdays
- Felix Timmermans, Flemish painter and illustrator (Pallieter), born in Lier, Belgium (d. 1947)
Nathaniel Niles (1886-1932)
American figure skater and tennis player, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Willem Drees, Dutch statesman of the Labour Party (PvdA) and Prime Minister of the Netherlands, born in Amsterdam (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Gerhard, founder (Social-Democratic Union), dies at 57
1886 Highlights
About July 5, 1886
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
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