November 5th
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For Those With Birthdays 5th November or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1920, 1932, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1952, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, Born This Day,
1942 Egypt El Alamein
November 5th, 1942 : The British win the Second Battle of El Alamein with the British Eighth Army headed by ( Monty ) Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery when the ( Afrika Korps ) commanded by Field Marshal Rommel ( Desert Fox ) are forced to surrender exhausted and dying from dehydration. In a famous speech a few days later Winston Churchill uses these well known lines "This is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.".
November 5th, 1942 : The British win the Second Battle of El Alamein with the British Eighth Army headed by ( Monty ) Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery when the ( Afrika Korps ) commanded by Field Marshal Rommel ( Desert Fox ) are forced to surrender exhausted and dying from dehydration. In a famous speech a few days later Winston Churchill uses these well known lines "This is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.".
1991 Tenerife Robert Maxwell
November 5th, 1991 : The body of the millionaire newspaper publisher, Robert Maxwell, has been found in the sea off the coast of Tenerife. After his death it emerged that the Mirror Group's debts vastly outweighed its assets and £440m was missing from the company's pension funds.
November 5th, 1991 : The body of the millionaire newspaper publisher, Robert Maxwell, has been found in the sea off the coast of Tenerife. After his death it emerged that the Mirror Group's debts vastly outweighed its assets and £440m was missing from the company's pension funds.
1920 U.S.A. liquor raid
November 5th, 1920 : Two Oklahoma law enforcement personnel helped uncover the details of a liquor raid. In the process, one gallon of corn juice, one quart of gasoline, and one live prisoner were held. One citizen was taken into custody.
November 5th, 1920 : Two Oklahoma law enforcement personnel helped uncover the details of a liquor raid. In the process, one gallon of corn juice, one quart of gasoline, and one live prisoner were held. One citizen was taken into custody.
1932 U.S.A. Roosevelt
November 5th, 1932 : As the two presidential candidates Hoover and Roosevelt wind up their tour of the country a Roosevelt landslide is being predicted The Nations 40,000,000 voters will decide on Tuesday who will be the nations next leader in these times of mass unemployment and hardship. The odds are 5 to 1 on Roosevelt winning
November 5th, 1932 : As the two presidential candidates Hoover and Roosevelt wind up their tour of the country a Roosevelt landslide is being predicted The Nations 40,000,000 voters will decide on Tuesday who will be the nations next leader in these times of mass unemployment and hardship. The odds are 5 to 1 on Roosevelt winning
1935 Japan Border Patrol Clash
November 5th, 1935 : The Japanese government urged the Russians to discuss a border patrol clash. This conflict was exchanged between Soviet and Japanese-Manchoukuoan soldiers. This was actually the second request sent by a Soviet ambassador in regards to this matter. The Japanese foreign minister had responded to one of the request by sending a memo. In this memo, it had indicated that the Japanese government was not involved in the border conflicts. Japan urged the Soviet ambassador to contact the Manchoukuoan government.
November 5th, 1935 : The Japanese government urged the Russians to discuss a border patrol clash. This conflict was exchanged between Soviet and Japanese-Manchoukuoan soldiers. This was actually the second request sent by a Soviet ambassador in regards to this matter. The Japanese foreign minister had responded to one of the request by sending a memo. In this memo, it had indicated that the Japanese government was not involved in the border conflicts. Japan urged the Soviet ambassador to contact the Manchoukuoan government.
1940 World War II Shipping Sunk
November 5th, 1940 : Two different ships were destroyed by the Germans in the waters of the North Atlantic Sea. One of the ships was a British passenger ship and the other was a freighter.
November 5th, 1940 : Two different ships were destroyed by the Germans in the waters of the North Atlantic Sea. One of the ships was a British passenger ship and the other was a freighter.
1952 U.S.A. Eisenhower
November 5th, 1952 : General Dwight D Eisenhower wins the American presidential elections with the largest number of popular votes ever recorded for a presidential candidate.
November 5th, 1952 : General Dwight D Eisenhower wins the American presidential elections with the largest number of popular votes ever recorded for a presidential candidate.
1953 U.S.A. Middle East
November 5th, 1953 : It was revealed that Israel and Arab states were warned that the United States could not carry the financial burden of the Middle East forever. The cause of this burden was largely because of plans to develop the Jordan River, and to assist 800,000 Israeli refugees. The refugees were displaced as a result of the Palestine War.
November 5th, 1953 : It was revealed that Israel and Arab states were warned that the United States could not carry the financial burden of the Middle East forever. The cause of this burden was largely because of plans to develop the Jordan River, and to assist 800,000 Israeli refugees. The refugees were displaced as a result of the Palestine War.
1958 U.S.A. Rockefella
November 5th, 1958 : Republican Nelson A Rockefella has won in New York unseating Democratic Governor Averell Harriman with more than half a million voted to spare. This was the millionaires first attempt at public office .
November 5th, 1958 : Republican Nelson A Rockefella has won in New York unseating Democratic Governor Averell Harriman with more than half a million voted to spare. This was the millionaires first attempt at public office .
1963 Germany Convoy Trapped
November 5th, 1963 : The United States Army began delivering supplies to men trapped in a convoy. This convoy was trapped on the day before despite efforts to free it. This 12-vehicle system was still seized by armed Soviet cars at the Marienborn checkpoint heading towards East Germany.
November 5th, 1963 : The United States Army began delivering supplies to men trapped in a convoy. This convoy was trapped on the day before despite efforts to free it. This 12-vehicle system was still seized by armed Soviet cars at the Marienborn checkpoint heading towards East Germany.
1967 Great Britain Train Crash
November 5th, 1967 : A Commuter express train careered off the tracks at Hither Green coming into London causing the deaths of 53 with many more injured .
November 5th, 1967 : A Commuter express train careered off the tracks at Hither Green coming into London causing the deaths of 53 with many more injured .
1968 U.S.A. Richard Nixon
November 6th, 1968 : Richard Nixon wins a close contest to be elected the 37th President of the United States. Nixon received 43.2 percent of the popular vote, while his democratic opponent, Hubert Humphrey, closely followed with 42.6 percent..
November 6th, 1968 : Richard Nixon wins a close contest to be elected the 37th President of the United States. Nixon received 43.2 percent of the popular vote, while his democratic opponent, Hubert Humphrey, closely followed with 42.6 percent..
1973 U.S.A. Watergate
November 5th, 1973 : In the midst of the need for peace in the Middle East, along with the pressing energy crisis, more was at stake in Congress. Another order of business on the agenda pertained to whether or not President Nixon should step down. He was allegedly a part of the Watergate Scandal.
November 5th, 1973 : In the midst of the need for peace in the Middle East, along with the pressing energy crisis, more was at stake in Congress. Another order of business on the agenda pertained to whether or not President Nixon should step down. He was allegedly a part of the Watergate Scandal.
1976 U.S.A. Unemployment
November 5th, 1976 : The unemployment jobless rate continues to rise with October figures published today showing an increase from 7.8% to 7.9% in October Jobless Figures.
November 5th, 1976 : The unemployment jobless rate continues to rise with October figures published today showing an increase from 7.8% to 7.9% in October Jobless Figures.
1978 Iran Prime Minister
November 5th, 1978 : Iran's Prime Minister Jaffer Sharif-Emami resigns after two days of virtual mob rule.
November 5th, 1978 : Iran's Prime Minister Jaffer Sharif-Emami resigns after two days of virtual mob rule.
1978 Nicaragua Sandinista Front
November 5th, 1978 : The ruling Sandinista Front who took power during the revolution 5 years ago have won in the first elections in the country. The FSLN led by Daniel Ortega has said he has won with over 70% of the popular vote.
November 5th, 1978 : The ruling Sandinista Front who took power during the revolution 5 years ago have won in the first elections in the country. The FSLN led by Daniel Ortega has said he has won with over 70% of the popular vote.
1985 USSR Joseph Stalin
November 5th, 1985 : Joseph Stalin’s daughter Svetlana Peters was reported as returning to the USSR. She was known as saying that she did not have a day of peace in the United States. Another person had gone back to the Soviet Union telling tales of drugs and bribery.
November 5th, 1985 : Joseph Stalin’s daughter Svetlana Peters was reported as returning to the USSR. She was known as saying that she did not have a day of peace in the United States. Another person had gone back to the Soviet Union telling tales of drugs and bribery.
1990 Jordan American hostages
November 5th, 1990 : An account was printed today of the Freedom of four sick American hostages. They had just arrived in Amman, Jordan from Iraq on the day before. The release of the above-mentioned hostages was encouraged by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. This organization is a U.S. peace group.
November 5th, 1990 : An account was printed today of the Freedom of four sick American hostages. They had just arrived in Amman, Jordan from Iraq on the day before. The release of the above-mentioned hostages was encouraged by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. This organization is a U.S. peace group.
1994 U.S.A. George Forman
November 5th, 1994 : George Forman becomes the oldest Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world .
November 5th, 1994 : George Forman becomes the oldest Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world .
1996 Egypt Alexandria
November 5th, 1996 : Divers have discovered the ancient port of Alexandria from 2000 years ago which was swallowed by the sea and contains the ruins of Cleopatras Palace and Mark Anthony's home and temple when the Roman warrior was in Egypt. Divers have found thousands of artifacts dating back to 323BC to 30BC and many of the original columns are still standing and in remarkable condition.
November 5th, 1996 : Divers have discovered the ancient port of Alexandria from 2000 years ago which was swallowed by the sea and contains the ruins of Cleopatras Palace and Mark Anthony's home and temple when the Roman warrior was in Egypt. Divers have found thousands of artifacts dating back to 323BC to 30BC and many of the original columns are still standing and in remarkable condition.
1996 U.S.A. Bill Clinton
November 5th, 1996 : Bill Clinton wins his second term with a landslide victory and became the first Democrat to win back to back victories in 50 years.
November 5th, 1996 : Bill Clinton wins his second term with a landslide victory and became the first Democrat to win back to back victories in 50 years.
2000 U.S.A. O.J. Simpson
November 5th, 2000 : O.J. Simpson, a man charged of killing his wife and daughter tried to sue his former lawyer for breach of contract. However, this could not be proven, so the charge was dismissed by the judge. Simpson had faced legal trouble for a number of years regarding the murders he had allegedly committed.
November 5th, 2000 : O.J. Simpson, a man charged of killing his wife and daughter tried to sue his former lawyer for breach of contract. However, this could not be proven, so the charge was dismissed by the judge. Simpson had faced legal trouble for a number of years regarding the murders he had allegedly committed.
2005 England Guy Fawkes Night
November 5th, 2005 : Guy Fawkes Night celebrating the failed gunpowder plot of 1605 400 years ago when there was an attempt to blow up the British houses of parliament. Since that time, Guy Fawkes day is celebrated by bonfires, fireworks and the burning of effigies called "guys" on the bonfire. ( Guy Fawkes was captured, confessed and was executed )
November 5th, 2005 : Guy Fawkes Night celebrating the failed gunpowder plot of 1605 400 years ago when there was an attempt to blow up the British houses of parliament. Since that time, Guy Fawkes day is celebrated by bonfires, fireworks and the burning of effigies called "guys" on the bonfire. ( Guy Fawkes was captured, confessed and was executed )
2006 Europe Power Cuts
November 5th, 2006 : Two high voltage power lines in Germany failed triggering a cascade of cuts as automatic safety devices cut millions of customers in order to prevent a total blackout of the continent. Parts of Germany, Belgium, France (including parts of Paris), Spain, and Italy were affected.
November 5th, 2006 : Two high voltage power lines in Germany failed triggering a cascade of cuts as automatic safety devices cut millions of customers in order to prevent a total blackout of the continent. Parts of Germany, Belgium, France (including parts of Paris), Spain, and Italy were affected.
2006 Iraq Saddam Hussein Sentenced To Death
November 5th, 2006 : Saddam Hussein is sentenced to death in the al-Dujail trial for his role in the massacre of the 148 Shi'as in 1982
November 5th, 2006 : Saddam Hussein is sentenced to death in the al-Dujail trial for his role in the massacre of the 148 Shi'as in 1982
2007 China First lunar satellite
November 5th, 2007 : As part of China's Lunar Exploration Program "Chang’e 1" enters lunar orbit and on November 26th begins sending back pictures of the Moon to Earth as part of the projects goals to create three-dimensional images of the lunar surface.
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November 5th, 2007 : As part of China's Lunar Exploration Program "Chang’e 1" enters lunar orbit and on November 26th begins sending back pictures of the Moon to Earth as part of the projects goals to create three-dimensional images of the lunar surface.
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