All Events

Historical Events on July 5

  • Venezuela

    1811

    Venezuela declares independence from Spain.

  • War of 1812

    1813

    War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence.

  • World War II

    1940

    World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.

  • Soviet Union

    1943

    World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel.

  • Philippines

    1945

    World War II: The liberation of the Philippines is declared.

  • Korean War

    1950

    Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.

  • Sri Lankan Civil War

    1987

    Sri Lankan Civil War: The LTTE uses suicide attacks on the Sri Lankan Army for the first time. The Black Tigers are born and, in the following years, will continue to kill with the tactic.

  • Bill Clinton

    1999

    U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

  • North Korea

    2006

    North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan.

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Famous Birthdays on July 5

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Famous Deaths on July 5

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