Historical Events
- Italian troops occupy Tripoli
Famous Birthdays
- Brian O'Brien, Irish novelist (At Swim-Two-Birds), born in Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Malherbe, French violinist and composer, dies at 58
1911 Highlights
About October 5, 1911
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
