Historical Events
- Gen Pershing & US troops see action on Western Front for 1st time
- Supreme Court decision (Buchanan v Warley) strikes down Louisville, Kentucky, ordinance requiring backs & whites to live in separate areas
Famous Birthdays
- Banarsi Das Gupta, Indian 4th Chief Minister of Haryana (1975-77), born in Bhiwani, Punjab, British India (d. 2007)
- Claus Adam, American composer and cellist (Juilliard Quartet), born in Sumatra, Indonesia (d. 1983)
- Jacob Everaers, Dutch office clerk and resistance fighter, born in Tholen, Netherlands (d. 1944)
- Jacqueline Auriol, French aviator, born in Challans, Vendée, France (d. 2000)
About November 5, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
