July 5 in History
What happened on July 5 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on july 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 july 5 in history.
?>1950
American forces engage the North Koreans for the first time at Osan, South Korea.
1944
The Japanese garrison on Numfoor, New Guinea, tries to counterattack but is soon beaten back by U.S. forces.
1943
The Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history, begins.
1941
German troops reach the Dnieper River in the Soviet Union.
1940
Marshal Henri Petain’s Vichy government breaks off diplomatic relations with Great Britain.
1892
Andrew Beard is issued a patent for the rotary engine.
1863
Federal troops occupy Vicksburg, Mississippi and distribute supplies to the citizens.
1839
British naval forces bombard Dingai on Zhoushan Island in China and occupy it.
1832
The German government begins curtailing freedom of the press after German Democrats advocate a revolt against Austrian rule.
1814
U.S. troops under Jacob Brown defeat a superior British force at Chippewa, Canada.
1806
A Spanish army repels the British during their attempt to retake Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1776
The Declaration of Independence is first printed by John Dunlop in Philadelphia.