5 February: Are you wondering what special day is today? Well, we have the answer for you.
You can check out the events that happened on this day in history on 5th February.
What Happened Today? On This Day in History: 5 February
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- In 1917, Mexico’s new constitution was adopted.
- In 1994, Byron De La Beckwith was finally convicted for the murder of Medgar Evers, who was a civil rights activist.
- In 2017, the New England Patriots and Tom Brady made history in the Super Bowl by overcoming a deficit of 25 points and defeating the Atlanta Falcons.
- In 2020, President Trump was acquitted by the Senate for his actions on the Ukrainian Scandal.
Birth Anniversaries (5 February)
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- In 1952, the famous French singer and songwriter Daniel Balavoine was born.
- In 1914, William S. Burroughs, the famous American writer, was born.
- In 1840, the Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop was born. He developed the first practical pneumatic tyres in 1888.
- In 1840, American-British inventor Hiram Maxim who built the first effective machine gun was born.
Death Anniversaries (5 February)
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- In 2011, Brian Jacques, the famous English author, died.
- In 2015, Jeffrey Segal, a British playwright, and actor died.
- In 2017, the American poet Thomas Lux died.
- In 2019, the famous granny elephant in India, ‘Gaja Muthassi’ died in Kerala at 88.
- In 2021, Sam Gannon, the famous Australian fast bowler in cricket, died at 73.
What Special Day is Today: 5 February
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- National Shower with a Friend Day is celebrated in the United States.
- National Weatherperson’s Day is celebrated in the United States.
- World Nutella Day is celebrated throughout the world on this day.
Conclusion
As you can see, many historical events happened on this day in history on 5th February. We hope this post helped you learn about what special day is today, and you will have some impressive responses if someone asks you about this day.
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