What Happened on October 5?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 5
Explore the most important historical events that happened on October 5, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War I
Year:
1914
World War I: An aircraft successfully destroys another aircraft with gunfire for the first time.
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Kowloon–Canton Railway
Year:
1911
The Kowloon–Canton Railway commences service.
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5 October 1910 revolution
Year:
1910
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
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Wright brothers
Year:
1905
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes.
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1921 World Series
Year:
1921
The World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio.
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R101
Year:
1930
British airship R101 crashes in France en route to India on its maiden voyage killing 48 people.
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The Holocaust
Year:
1938
Holocaust: In Nazi Germany, Jews' passports are invalidated.
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Jarrow March
Year:
1936
The Jarrow March sets off for London.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 5
Discover famous people and historical figures born on October 5, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Marjorie Finlay
Year of birth:
1928
Marjorie Finlay, American opera singer and television personality (died 2003)
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Louise Fitzhugh
Year of birth:
1928
Louise Fitzhugh, American author and illustrator (died 1974)
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Avraham Adan
Year of birth:
1926
Avraham Adan, Israeli general (died 2012)
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Willi Unsoeld
Year of birth:
1926
Willi Unsoeld, American mountaineer and educator (died 1979)
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Walter Dale Miller
Year of birth:
1925
Walter Dale Miller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of South Dakota (died 2015)
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Gail Davis
Year of birth:
1925
Gail Davis, American actress (died 1997)
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Richard F. Gordon Jr.
Year of birth:
1929
Richard F. Gordon Jr., American captain, pilot, and astronaut (died 2017)
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Reinhard Selten
Year of birth:
1930
Reinhard Selten, German economist and mathematician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2016)
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 5
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on October 5, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
J. Slauerhoff
Year of death:
1936
J. Slauerhoff, Dutch poet and author (born 1898)
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Albert Ranft
Year of death:
1938
Albert Ranft, Swedish actor and director (born 1858)
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Faustina Kowalska
Year of death:
1938
Faustina Kowalska, Polish nun and saint (born 1905)
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Silvestre Revueltas
Year of death:
1940
Silvestre Revueltas, Mexican violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1889)
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Renée Adorée
Year of death:
1933
Renée Adorée, French-American actress (born 1898)
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Nikolai Yudenich
Year of death:
1933
Nikolai Yudenich, Russian general (born 1862)
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John Storey (politician)
Year of death:
1921
John Storey, Australian politician, 20th Premier of New South Wales (born 1869)
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Sam Warner
Year of death:
1927
Sam Warner, Polish-American director, producer, and screenwriter, co-founded Warner Bros. (born 1887)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 5
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on October 5 around the world.
Constitution of Vanuatu
Constitution Day (Vanuatu)
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October 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: October 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Placidus (priest)
Christian feast day: Placidus (martyr)
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Republic Day
Republic Day (Portugal)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (Pakistan)
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World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (Russia)
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World Space Week
World Space Week (October 4–10)
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