What is February 5th? What historical events took place on February 5th?
This day in history was February 5th. The most significant events took place on February 5th, ranging from historical and political events to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on February 5th.
February 5th (year of death unknown):Tran Thu Do passed away. Tran Thu Do was born in 1194 in Thai Binh. He played a major role in the spectacular transfer of power from the Ly dynasty to the Tran dynasty. In fact, he was the leader of the country in its early years when the Tran court faced countless difficulties from internal enemies to foreign invaders.
February 5, 1909:The death anniversary of the poet Nguyen Khuyen. He was from Yen Do village, Binh Luc district, Ha Nam province. As a child, he studied while working in the fields, and was very intelligent. He passed all three examinations: the provincial, national, and imperial examinations, earning him the nickname "Tam Nguyen Yen Do" (Triple Laureate of Yen Do). He served as an official under the Nguyen dynasty, holding the highest position as the governor of Quang Ngai. In 1884, the new government controlled by the French colonialists intended to appoint him as acting governor-general of Son Tay, Hung Hoa, and Tuyen Quang, but he resolutely refused, requesting to return to his hometown to teach. The French colonialists continued to try to win him over, but he steadfastly refused to cooperate with them.
February 5, 1967:Exactly 57 years ago, in Dak Blo commune, Dak Glei district, Kon Tum province, Brigade 40 was established and assigned to the 3rd Army Corps with the central political task of destroying enemy forces and fundamentally breaking down the enemy's defense system in the area where it was stationed.
February 5, 1973:The first meeting took place in Hai Phong between representatives of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and representatives of the United States to discuss the removal of mines that the US had laid in Vietnam's river and sea ports.
International events taking place on February 5th.
February 5, 1661:Emperor Shunzhi Fulin of the Qing dynasty died in Yangxin Palace due to smallpox, Crown Prince Xuanye then succeeded him, that is Emperor Kangxi, on the Dingti day (7) of the 1st month of the Xin Chou year.
February 5, 1852:The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is open to the public and is now one of the largest and oldest museums in the world.
February 5, 1894:In Amsterdam, the Women's Suffrage Association (Vereeniging voor Vrouwenkiesrecht) was established. This is an important step in protecting women's civil rights and the gender equality movement worldwide.
February 5, 1900:The United States and the United Kingdom signed the treaty on the Panama Canal. Cutting across the Isthmus of Panama in Central America and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Panama Canal is a project that has made a huge economic contribution, helping to shorten distances and reduce costs in maritime transport between the two oceans.
February 5, 1917:Mexico's current constitution was adopted, establishing a federal republic with powers divided into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
February 5, 1919:Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and two partners founded the United Artists studio in the United States.
February 5, 1936:Charlie Chaplin's comedy film, *Modern Times*, has been released.
February 5, 1971:Apollo 14 became the third American crewed spacecraft to land near Fra Mauro Crater on the Moon, and astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell performed a four-hour lunar walk.
February 5, 2013:The British House of Commons passed the Marriage Act 2013, allowing same-sex marriage.
