Famous Birthdays
- Sonny Boy Williamson II [Aleck Miller], American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, born in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi (d. 1965) (year of birth disputed)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Tate, English sugar producer (established Tate Gallery in London), dies at 80
1899 Highlights
About December 5, 1899
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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