What Happened on November 5?
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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 5
Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 5, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Woodrow Wilson
Year:
1912
Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating incumbent William Howard Taft.
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Otto, King of Bavaria
Year:
1913
King Otto of Bavaria is deposed by his cousin, Prince Regent Ludwig, who assumes the title Ludwig III.
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Ottoman Empire
Year:
1911
After declaring war on the Ottoman Empire on September 29, 1911, Italy annexes Tripoli and Cyrenaica.
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George B. Selden
Year:
1895
George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile.
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New Zealand
Year:
1881
In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by Minister of Native Affairs John Bryce march on the pacifist Māori settlement at Parihaka, evicting upwards of 2000 residents, and destroying the settlement in the context of the New Zealand land confiscations.
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World War I
Year:
1914
World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire.
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Everett massacre
Year:
1916
The Everett massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between the Industrial Workers of the World organizers and local police.
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Donald Trump
Year:
2024
Donald Trump becomes the first president of the United States to be elected to a non-consecutive second term in 132 years, since Grover Cleveland won the 1892 election.
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BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 5
Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 5, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Hirotugu Akaike
Year of birth:
1927
Hirotugu Akaike, Japanese statistician (died 2009)
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Hans Mommsen
Year of birth:
1930
Hans Mommsen, German historian and academic (died 2015)
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John Berger
Year of birth:
1926
John Berger, English author, poet, painter and critic (died 2017)
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Rudolf Augstein
Year of birth:
1923
Rudolf Augstein, German soldier and journalist, co-founder of Der Spiegel (died 2002)
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Violet Barclay
Year of birth:
1922
Violet Barclay, American illustrator (died 2010)
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Wim Bleijenberg
Year of birth:
1930
Wim Bleijenberg, Dutch footballer and manager (died 2016)
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Ike Turner
Year of birth:
1931
Ike Turner, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer (died 2007)
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Herb Edelman
Year of birth:
1933
Herb Edelman, American actor (died 1996)
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DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 5
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 5, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Alfred Schmidt (weightlifter)
Year of death:
1972
Alfred Schmidt, Estonian weightlifter (born 1898)
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Sam Jones (baseball)
Year of death:
1971
Sam Jones, American baseball player (born 1925)
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Lionel Trilling
Year of death:
1975
Lionel Trilling, American critic, essayist, short story writer, and educator (born 1905)
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Edward Tatum
Year of death:
1975
Edward Tatum, American geneticist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1909)
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Alexei Stakhanov
Year of death:
1977
Alexey Stakhanov, Russian-Soviet miner, the Stakhanovite movement has been named after him (born 1906)
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Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer
Year of death:
1964
Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (born 1893)
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Luis Cernuda
Year of death:
1963
Luis Cernuda, Spanish poet and critic (born 1902)
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Johnny Horton
Year of death:
1960
Johnny Horton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1925)
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HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 5
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 5 around the world.
November 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: November 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Hryhoriy Lakota
Christian feast day: Blessed Hryhoriy Lakota
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Bank Transfer Day
Bank Transfer Day (United States)
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West Country Carnival
Guy Fawkes Night (United Kingdom, New Zealand and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), and its related observances: West Country Carnival (English West Country)
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Kanaka Dasa
Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Karnataka, India)
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Negros Revolution
Cinco de noviembre (Negros, Philippines)
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Jesuits
Christian feast day: All Jesuit Saints and Blesseds
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Guido Maria Conforti
Christian feast day: Blessed Guido Maria Conforti
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