Semiramis Hotel Bombing Kills 23, January 5, 1948
The Semiramis Hotel bombing kills at least 23 people. Date: January 5, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1948 π On This Day (Today)
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Truman Unveils Fair Deal in State of the Union, January 5, 1949
In his State of the Union address, United States President Harry S. Truman unveils his Fair Deal program. Date: January 5, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1949 π On This Day (Today)
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Waiting for Godot Premieres in Paris, January 5, 1953
The play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett receives its premiΓ¨re in Paris. Date: January 5, 1953 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1953 π On This Day (Today)
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Eisenhower Announces Eisenhower Doctrine to Congress, January 5, 1957
In a speech given to the United States Congress, United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces the establishment of what will later be called the Eisenhower Doctrine. Date: January 5, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today)
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Shanghai People’s Commune Established in Cultural Revolution, January 5, 1967
Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is established following the seizure of power from local city officials by revolutionaries. Date: January 5, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1967 π On This Day (Today)
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Alexander DubΔek Begins Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia, January 5, 1968
Alexander DubΔek comes to power in Czechoslovakia, effectively beginning the "Prague Spring". Date: January 5, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today)
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Ariana Afghan Airlines Flight 701 Crashes Near Gatwick, 50 Killed, January 5, 1969
Ariana Afghan Airlines Flight 701 crashes in Fernhill, West Sussex, UK, while on approach to Gatwick Airport, killing 50 people. Date: January 5, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
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Venera 5 Space Probe Launched from Baikonur January 5, 1969
The Venera 5 space probe is launched at 06:28:08 UTC from Baikonur. Date: January 5, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
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Spantax Convair CV-990 Crashes at Stockholm Arlanda, January 5, 1970
A Spantax Convair CV-990 Coronado crashes during takeoff from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, killing five people. Date: January 5, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today)
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Tonghai Earthquake in Yunnan Kills 10,000-15,000, Injures 26,000, January 5, 1970
The 7.1 Mwβ― Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Between 10,000 and 15,000 people are known to have been killed and about another 26,000 are injured. Date: January 5, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this…
