The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet Provisional Government of the Republic of Poland. Date: January 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)