Famous Birthdays
- Gottfried Michael Koenig, German-Dutch composer, born in Magdeburg, Germany
- Willi Unsoeld, American mountaineer (First ascent of the West Ridge of Mount Everest), born in Arcata, California (d. 1979)
1926 Highlights
About October 5, 1926
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
