Famous Birthdays
- Bolesław Woytowicz, Polish pianist and composer, born in Dunaivtsi, Ukraine (d. 1980)
- George, Duke of Mecklenburg, head of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, born in Oranienbaum, Russia (d. 1962)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Nepomuk Fuchs, Austrian composer, dies at 57
1899 Highlights
About October 5, 1899
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
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