Historical Events
- Under threats from the Ottoman Turkish Government, Bulgaria is forced to arrest the leaders of the Macedonian Committee
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Alexeieff, Russian-French painter and graphic artist, born in Kazan, Russia (d. 1982)
- Chester Bowles, American ambassador and writer (Conscience of a Liberal), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 1986)
- Melvyn Douglas [Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg], American actor (Hud, Being There, Ghost Story), born in Macon, Georgia (d. 1981)
1901 Highlights
About April 5, 1901
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
