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Republic of Texas Presidential Election - September 5, 1836: On this day in history, September 5, 1836, important events took place today in Texas, in respect of the Republic of Texas Presidential Election. The winner of the election for President of the Republic of Texas was Sam Houston (March 2nd 1793 – July 26th 1863), who was born in Virginia and became a soldier, lawyer and politician. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1836 were Sam Houston, Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Republic of Texas Presidential Election *** Date: September 5, 1836 *** Place: Texas *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
First Labour Day Parade - September 5, 1882: On this day in history, September 5, 1882, important events took place today in New York City, in respect of the First Labour Day Parade. Trade unions began celebrating various labour days in the late 19th century. In 1882 Matthew Maguire proposed a national holiday to unify these days. The first labour day parade was held in New York City in 1882 and the national holiday was written into law by President Grover Cleveland in 1894. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1882 were Matthew Maguire and Grover Cleveland. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: First Labour Day Parade *** Date: September 5, 1882 *** Place: New York City *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Proclamation of Neutrality - September 5, 1939: On this day in history, September 5, 1939, critical events took place today in Washington, regarding the Proclamation of Neutrality. Following the outbreak of World War II in Europe, Proclamation 2348 - Neutrality of the United States was signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1939 were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Cordell Hull. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Proclamation of Neutrality *** Date: September 5, 1939 *** Place: Washington *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Release of 'Trolley Troubles' - September 5, 1927: On this day in history, September 5, 1927, momentous events took place today in USA, with regard to the Release of 'Trolley Troubles'. Produced and directed by Walt Disney, and distributed by Charles Mintz, Trolley Troubles was a short cartoon. The film included the first appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who is generally acknowledged as being the model for Mickey Mouse. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1927 were Walt Disney and Charles Mintz. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Release of 'Trolley Troubles' *** Date: September 5, 1927 *** Place: USA *** Category: Entertainment *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Olympic Gold Medal Win - September 5, 1960: On this day in history, September 5, 1960, important events took place today in Rome, Italy, in respect of the Olympic Gold Medal Win. Cassius Clay, who would later become Muhammad Ali, beat Zbigniew Pietrzykowski of Poland to win the Light Heavyweight gold medal for the USA. He became a professional boxer later in the same year. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1960 were Cassius Clay and Zbigniew Pietrzykowski. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Olympic Gold Medal Win *** Date: September 5, 1960 *** Place: Rome, Italy *** Category: Sport *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Munich Massacre - September 5, 1972: On this day in history, September 5, 1972, critical events took place today in Munich, Germany, regarding the Munich Massacre. During the 1972 Munich Olympics some members of 'Black September', a group of Palestinian terrorists, attacked Israeli athletes and took eleven hostages. They were demanding the release of a number of prisoners including Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof. Two hostages were killed during the attack, the remaining nine were murdered the day after. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1972 were Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Munich Massacre *** Date: September 5, 1972 *** Place: Munich, Germany *** Category: Terrorism *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
London Hilton Bombing - September 5, 1975: On this day in history, September 5, 1975, critical events took place today in London, England, regarding the London Hilton Bombing. A bomb exploded in the Hilton Hotel Lobby, killing two people and injuring a further sixty three. The IRA were suspected of planting the bomb which exploded in the lobby at 12.18. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1975 were Unfortunately not recorded. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: London Hilton Bombing *** Date: September 5, 1975 *** Place: London, England *** Category: Terrorism *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Attempted Assassination - September 5, 1975: On this day in history, September 5, 1975, momentous events took place today in Sacramento, with regard to the Attempted Assassination. Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a member of the Charles Manson Family cult, approached President Gerald Ford. She pointed the gun at him but it failed to fire. No one was injured and Fromme served a thirty four year sentence for the attempt. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1975 were Gerald Ford and Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme . Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Attempted Assassination *** Date: September 5, 1975 *** Place: Sacramento *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Voyager I Launch - September 5, 1977: On this day in history, September 5, 1977, critical events took place today in Cape Canaveral, Florida, regarding the Voyager I Launch. Voyager I was a space probe launched by NASA. It's purpose was to study the Solar System and return data. It is still submitting data and has travelled further from Earth than any other man made object. Edward Carroll Stone was the Project Scientist. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: September 5, 1977 were Edward Carroll Stone. Facts on this day in History September 5: Events on this day in history: Voyager I Launch *** Date: September 5, 1977 *** Place: Cape Canaveral, Florida *** Category: Science *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
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