What Happened on March 5?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 5
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 5, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Italo-Turkish War
Year:
1912
Italo-Turkish War: Italian forces are the first to use airships for military purposes, employing them for reconnaissance behind Turkish lines.
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British Raj
Year:
1931
The British Raj: Gandhi–Irwin Pact is signed.
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Moro Rebellion
Year:
1906
Moro Rebellion: United States Army troops bring overwhelming force against the native Moros in the First Battle of Bud Dajo, leaving only six survivors.
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George Westinghouse
Year:
1872
George Westinghouse patents the air brake.
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Mefistofele
Year:
1868
Mefistofele, an opera by Arrigo Boito, receives its premiere performance at La Scala.
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Adolf Hitler
Year:
1933
Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party receives 43.9% at the Reichstag elections, which allows the Nazis to later pass the Enabling Act and establish a dictatorship.
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Spanish Civil War
Year:
1939
Spanish Civil War: The National Defence Council seizes control of the republican government in a coup d'etat, with the intention of negotiating an end to the war.
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Cold War
Year:
1946
Cold War: Winston Churchill delivers his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College, Missouri.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 5
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 5, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Peter Woodcock
Year of birth:
1939
Peter Woodcock, Canadian serial killer (died 2010)
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Benyamin Sueb
Year of birth:
1939
Benyamin Sueb, Indonesian actor and comedian (died 1995)
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Pierre Wynants
Year of birth:
1939
Pierre Wynants, Belgian chef
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Robert Cooper Grier
Year of birth:
1794
Robert Cooper Grier, American lawyer and jurist (died 1870)
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Fred Williamson
Year of birth:
1938
Fred Williamson, American football player, actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
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Lynn Margulis
Year of birth:
1938
Lynn Margulis, American biologist and academic (died 2011)
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Tony Rundle
Year of birth:
1939
Tony Rundle, Australian politician, Premier of Tasmania (died 2025)
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Samantha Eggar
Year of birth:
1939
Samantha Eggar, English actress (died 2025)
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DEATHS ON MARCH 5
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 5, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Cai Yuanpei
Year of death:
1940
Cai Yuanpei, Chinese philosopher and academic (born 1868)
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Max Jacob
Year of death:
1944
Max Jacob, French poet and author (born 1876)
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Lena Baker
Year of death:
1945
Lena Baker, African American held captive post slavery-era (born 1900)
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Alfredo Casella
Year of death:
1947
Alfredo Casella, Italian pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1883)
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Reşit Galip
Year of death:
1934
Reşit Galip, Turkish academic and politician, 6th Turkish Minister of National Education (born 1893)
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David Dunbar Buick
Year of death:
1929
David Dunbar Buick, Scottish-American businessman, founded Buick (born 1854)
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Friedrich Blass
Year of death:
1907
Friedrich Blass, German philologist, scholar, and academic (born 1843)
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Johan Jensen (mathematician)
Year of death:
1925
Johan Jensen, Danish mathematician and engineer (born 1859)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 5
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 5 around the world.
March 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Lei Feng
Learn from Lei Feng Day (China)
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Thietmar of Minden
Christian feast day: Thietmar of Minden
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Ciarán of Saigir
Christian feast day: Ciarán of Saigir
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John Joseph of the Cross
Christian feast day: John Joseph of the Cross
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Saint Piran
Christian feast day: Piran
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St Piran's Day
St Piran's Day (Cornwall)
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Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea
Christian feast day: Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea
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