Famous Birthdays
- Miklós Radnóti, Hungarian poet (Clouded Sky), born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (d. 1944)
Famous Deaths
- Pauline Staegeman, German feminist, dies
1909 Highlights
About May 5, 1909
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
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