June 5th | What Happened Today in History | Historical Events on This Day

In this article, we are providing Worldwide June 5th Events and June 5th Famous Birthdays of Important Personalities. You can also get information about Historical facts of the day June 5th  in the areas like military, Politics, Science, Music, Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Births and Deaths and more information in this article. Many people want to know What is special about today. The Interesting Historical Facts that occurred around the world are mentioned. You can also find What Happened Today in History in this article. This day in  History important events are mentioned in below table.

Also see – June 4th in History & June 6th in History

June 5th in history
June 5th in history

June 5 | What Happened Today in History?

This Day in History

1595

At the Battle of Fontaine-Francaise, Henry IV’s army defeated the Spanish.

1752

For the first time to demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity, Benjamin Franklin flew a kite.

1794

Citizens from serving in any foreign armed forces are prohibited by the U.S. Congress.

1827

To the Ottomans, Athens fell.

1851

The first installment of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in “The National Era ” published by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

1865

 In New York, the first safe deposit vault was opened. The charge was $1.50 a year for every $1,000 that was stored.

1884

U.S. Civil War General William T. Sherman saying, “I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected,” refused the Republican presidential nomination.

1917

For the World War I draft., American men began registering.

1924

Across the Atlantic Ocean, Ernst F. W. Alexanderson transmitted the first facsimile message.

1927

Johnny Weissmuller in swimming events set two world records. He set marks in the 100-yard, and 200-yard, freestyle swimming competition.

1933

The bill that took the U.S. off of the gold standard is signed by President Roosevelt.

1940

When Germany began an offensive in Southern France,

the Battle of France began during World War II.

1942

French volunteers that were fighting in the U.S.S.R. with Germans were congratulated by Pierre Laval in France.

1944

 The Japanese rail line in Bangkok, Thailand is hitted by The first B-29 bombing raid.

1946

In Detroit, MI, the first medical sponges were first offered for sale.

1947

 At Harvard University, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall gave a speech in which he outlined the Marshall Plan.

1956

Josef Stalin to the Soviet Communist Party Congress was denounced by Premier Nikita Khrushchev..

1967

1967 – The War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan began which was for Six Days.

1973

Jim Crawford made The first hole-in-one in the British Amateur golf championship.

1975

The Suez Canal to international shipping, eight years after it was closed because of the 1967 war with Israel was opened by Egypt on this day.

1986

Ronald W. Pelton of selling secrets to the Soviet Union was convicted by A federal jury in Baltimore. He was sentenced to three life prison terms plus 10 years.

1987

 On ABC-TV’s “Nightline”, Ted Koppel and guests discussed the topic of AIDS for four hours.

1998

1998 – A strike,which lasted for seven weeks at a General Motors parts factory began.
1998 – C-Span reported that Bob Hope had died. The report was false and had begun with an inaccurate obituary on the Associated Press website.

2001

 Selling personal computers will begin later in the year is announced by  Amazon.com.

2004

In the U.S. Navy in Groton, CT, The U.S.S. Jimmy Carter was christened.

 

Famous Birthdays on June 5th

Now Let us go for another Important topic, Today Famous Birthdays. The famous people who celebrate their Birthday on 5th June are listed in below table. The following table includes the celebrities like Actors, Actresses, Models, Authors, Singers, Athletes, Musicians, Rappers and Producers who born on June 5th in the Chronological order. Read our article to know about Today Birthday celebrities in the World. Learn about famous people/celebrity birthdays today in our Article 5th June Famous Birthdays which are listed in below table. Find out which celebrity is blowing the birthday candles along with you today.

Today Famous Birthdays

1723

Adam Smith – Author

1883

John Maynard Keynes – Economist

1895

William Boyd (William Lawrence Boyd) – Actor

1916

Eddie Joost – Baseball player

1922

“Specs” Powell (Gordon “Specs” Powell) – Drummer

1925

Bill Hayes (William “Bill” Foster Hayes III) – Actor

1928

Tony Richardson (Cecil Antonio “Tony” Richardson) – Director, producer

1929

Robert Lansing (Robert Howell Brown) – Actor

1931

Jacques Demy – Filmmaker

1932

Pete Jolly – Musician

1934

Bill Moyers – Broadcast journalist

1941

Spalding Gray – Actor, playwright, screenwriter

1945

Don Reid – Musician (The Statler Brothers)

1946

Fred Stone – Musician (Sly & The Family Stone)

1947

Laurie Anderson – Singer

1948

Gail Davies – Country singer

1949

Ken Follet – Author

1951

Wayne Wood – Hockey player

Suze Orman (Suze Orman) – TV personality

1954

Marva Jean Brooks – Wife of Muddy Waters
Nicko McBrain – Musician (Iron Maiden)

1956

Kenny G. – Musician
Richard Butler – Musician (Psychedelic Furs)

1965

Karen Sillas – Actress

1967

Ron Livingston – Actor (“Band of Brothers,” “Office Space”)

1969

Brian McKnight – Singer

1971

Mark Wahlberg – Actor, singer (Marky Mark)

1974

Chad Allen – Actor

1974

P-Nut – Musician (311)

1976

Torry Holt – Football player

1977

Liza Weil – Actress (“The Gilmore Girls”)

1979

Pete Wentz – Musician (Fall Out Boy)

1981

Seb Lefebvre – Musician (Simple Plan)

 

What Happened Today in History in INDIA

After listing out the Today Famous Birthdays, now we are providing the information of What Happened Today in History. Many events are occurred on this day in History. The Historical facts that are important and occurred in India on June 5th are listed below. The famous Historic events, famous peoples births and deaths that are occurred in India are listed in below table. The list of Today In Indian History in the below table are listed in Chronological Order.

Today in Indian History

1882

Bombay is hit by Cyclonic Storm & floods in the Arabian Sea. About
100,000 people drowned.

1896

President of the Madras State Muslim League and freedom fighter,  Muhammad Ismail Sahib was born at Pettai, Tamil Nadu. He was the member of Rajya Sabha as well as Lok Sabha.

1927

An educationist,  Sarjit Singh Bal was born in Renala Khurd, Punjab.

1961

 Indian tennis star,  Ramesh Krishnan was born. He was also the winner of Junior Wimbledon 1979.

1966

By 36.5 per cent Indian rupee devalued.

1974

 Smallpox epidemic in the country.

1980

 Manipur University was established.

1981

 For 3000m ST. in 8,30.88, Gopal Saini at Tokyo sets record.

1989

 Missile `Trishul’ tested successfully.

1992

 Indian Express Group ‘Screen’ Hindi weekly published.

1993

 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal headed by Justice P N Nagi upholds the ban on Islamic Sevak Sangh.

1994

 A record for DT in 61.72 is set by Shakti Singh at Bangalore.

1995

1995  A three-week long, the first ever Indo-US joint army training exercise begins.
1995  Manmohan Singh re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam.

1996

Common Minimum Programme of  United Front Govt’s is announced.

1997

Prime Minister Gujral went on a 3-day visit to Nepal.

1998

 Ali Sardar Jafri, Urdu writer, is presented the Jnanpith award for 1997.

 

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