Historical Events
- US marines invade Caimanera, Cuba
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Amadon, American ornithologist, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 2003)
- Eric Hollies, English cricket spin bowler (13 Tests, 44 wickets; dismissed Donald Bradman for 0 in his final Test innings), born in Old Hill, Staffordshire, England (d. 1981)
- Josef Neckermann, German equestrian rider (Olympic gold dressage 1964, 68), born in Würzburg, Germany (d. 1992)
1912 Highlights
About June 5, 1912
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini