What happened on 5 February 1918?

Discover what happened on 5 February 1918 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Harold Day (British WWI flying ace (1897-1918))
  • Augustin Warlo (German politician and civil servant (1858-1918))
  • Xaver Joseph Nessel (French politician (1834–1918))
  • Carl Druhot (American baseball player)
  • Fred Stedman (English cricketer (1870-1918))
  • Leonard Monteagle Barlow (British flying ace)
  • William LeBaron Putnam (United States federal judge (1835–1918))
  • Jacques Nicolas Léger (Haitian lawyer and diplomat)
  • Costanzo Chauvet (Italian journalist)
  • John McLaughlin (Australian politician)
  • Hiram Gabriel (politician)
  • Emil Müller (German Protestant pastor (1864-1918))
  • Charles L. Hammond (American military officer (1853–1918))
  • Bogoljub Krnic
  • Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott (noblewoman; (1846-1918))