Famous Birthdays
- Isa Miranda [Ines Sampietro], Italian model and actress (La Ronde), born in Bergamo (d. 1982)
- Jock "Herbie" Cameron, South African cricket wicket-keeper and captain (26 Tests; 51 dismissals), born in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Carel V Gerritsen, free thinker, dies
1905 Highlights
About July 5, 1905
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
