February 5 in History
What happened on February 5 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on february 5 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on february 5 in history.
?>1985
U.S. halts a loan to Chile in protest over human rights abuses.
1972
It is reported that the United States has agreed to sell 42 F-4 Phantom jets to Israel.
1971
Two Apollo 14 astronauts walk on the moon.
1968
U.S. troops divide Viet Cong at Hue while the Saigon government claims they will arm loyal citizens.
1961
The Soviets launch Sputnik V, the heaviest satellite to date at 7.1 tons.
1952
New York adopts three-colored traffic lights.
1947
The Soviet Union and Great Britain reject terms for an American trusteeship over Japanese Pacific Isles.
1945
American and French troops destroy German forces in the Colmar Pocket in France.
1922
The Reader’s Digest begins publication in New York.
1922
William Larned’s steel-framed tennis racquet gets its first test.
1918
The Soviets proclaim separation of church and state.
1917
U.S. Congress nullifies President Woordrow Wilson‘s veto of the Immigration Act; literacy tests are required.
1900
The United States and Great Britain sign the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, giving the United States the right to build a canal in Nicaragua but not to fortify it.
1865
The three-day Battle of Hatcher’s Run, Va., begins.
1864
Federal forces occupy Jackson, Miss.
1846
The first Pacific Coast newspaper, Oregon Spectator, is published.
1783
Sweden recognizes U.S. independence.
1762
Martinique, a major French base in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, surrenders to the British.
1631
A ship from Bristol, the Lyon, arrives with provisions for the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1556
Henry II of France and Philip of Spain sign the truce of Vaucelles.