Famous Birthdays
- Joan Shawlee [Fulton], American actress (Some Like It Hot, Prehistoric Women, Abbott & Costello Show), born in Forest Hills, New York (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Clément Ader, French aviation pioneer (b. 1841)
1926 Highlights
About March 5, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces