Historical Events
- Samuel Griffith is appointed the first Chief Justice of Australia and Sir Edmund Barton and Richard O'Connor are appointed as foundation justices
Famous Birthdays
- M. King Hubbert, American geologist and geophysicist, born in San Saba, Texas (d. 1989)
1903 Highlights
About October 5, 1903
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra