What Happened on February 5?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 5
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 5, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Hellenic Air Force
Year:
1913
Greek military aviators Michael Moutoussis and Aristeidis Moraitinis perform the first naval air mission in history, with a Farman MF.7 hydroplane.
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Claudio Monteverdi
Year:
1913
Claudio Monteverdi's last opera L'incoronazione di Poppea was performed theatrically for the first time in more than 250 years.
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Leo Baekeland
Year:
1907
Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announces the creation of Bakelite, the world's first synthetic plastic.
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General Hospital of Mexico
Year:
1905
In Mexico, the General Hospital of Mexico is inaugurated, started with four basic specialties.
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United States Congress
Year:
1917
The Congress of the United States passes the Immigration Act of 1917 over President Woodrow Wilson's veto.
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Constitution of Mexico
Year:
1917
The current constitution of Mexico is adopted, establishing a federal republic with powers separated into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Year:
1924
The Royal Greenwich Observatory begins broadcasting the hourly time signals known as the Greenwich Time Signal.
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Charlie Chaplin
Year:
1919
Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D. W. Griffith launch United Artists.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 5
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 5, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Alex Harvey (musician)
Year of birth:
1935
Alex Harvey, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1982)
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K. S. Nissar Ahmed
Year of birth:
1936
K. S. Nissar Ahmed, Indian poet and academic (died 2020)
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Johannes Geldenhuys
Year of birth:
1935
Johannes Geldenhuys, South African military commander (died 2018)
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Hank Aaron
Year of birth:
1934
Hank Aaron, American baseball player (died 2021)
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Don Cherry
Year of birth:
1934
Don Cherry, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and sportscaster
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Wang Xuan (computer scientist)
Year of birth:
1937
Wang Xuan, Chinese computer scientist and academic (died 2006)
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Alar Toomre
Year of birth:
1937
Alar Toomre, Estonian-American astronomer and mathematician
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Jane Bryant Quinn
Year of birth:
1939
Jane Bryant Quinn, American financial journalist
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 5
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 5, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
George Arliss
Year of death:
1946
George Arliss, English actor and playwright (born 1868)
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Johannes Blaskowitz
Year of death:
1948
Johannes Blaskowitz, German general (born 1883)
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Adela Verne
Year of death:
1952
Adela Verne, English pianist and composer (born 1877)
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Hossein Sami'i
Year of death:
1954
Hossein Sami'i, Iranian politician, diplomat, writer and poet (born 1876)
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Banjo Paterson
Year of death:
1941
Banjo Paterson, Australian journalist, author, and poet (born 1864)
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Otto Strandman
Year of death:
1941
Otto Strandman, Estonian lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Estonia (born 1875)
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Josiah Thomas (politician)
Year of death:
1933
Josiah Thomas, English-Australian miner and politician (born 1863)
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Lou Andreas-Salomé
Year of death:
1937
Lou Andreas-Salomé, Russian-German psychoanalyst and author (born 1861)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 5
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 5 around the world.
26 Martyrs of Japan
Christian feast day: 26 Martyrs of Japan (in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Anglican Church in Japan)
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February 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Kashmir Solidarity Day
Kashmir Solidarity Day (Pakistan)
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Runeberg Day
Runeberg Day (Finland)
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Roger Williams
Christian feast day: Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson (Episcopal Church (United States))
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Ingenuinus
Christian feast day: Ingenuinus (Jenewein)
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Avitus of Vienne
Christian feast day: Avitus of Vienne
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Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich
Christian feast day: Adelaide of Vilich
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