Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman
Carloman I (28 June 751 – 4 December 771), German Karlmann, Karlomann, was king of the Franks from 768 until his death in 771.
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Historical Events on December 5
Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Wes
Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe
Earthquake strikes Naples, killing an estimated 35,000 people
Earthquake strikes Naples, killing an estimated 35,000 people
US President James K. Polk triggers the Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California
US President James K. Polk triggers the Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California
Prohibition ends in the US at 5:32 PM EST when the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th
Prohibition ends in the US at 5:32 PM EST when the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment
Four-node ARPANET network is established between the University of California, Los Angeles, Stanford Research Institute,
Four-node ARPANET network is established between the University of California, Los Angeles, Stanford Research Institute, U.C. Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah
"Ocean's Eleven" directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Julia Roberts premier
"Ocean's Eleven" directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Julia Roberts premieres in Westwood, California
Apple Records releases Paul McCartney and Wings' album "Band on the Run" in the US, the commercial and critical pinnacle
Apple Records releases Paul McCartney and Wings' album "Band on the Run" in the US, the commercial and critical pinnacle of his post-Beatles work, topping the charts in seven countries
Russia is banned from the next Winter Olympics in South Korea for state-sponsored doping
Russia, referred to by its formal name; the Russian Federation, by the International Olympic Committee, has competed at the modern Olympic Games on many occasions, but as different nations in its...
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
"East of Eden" director Elia Kazan (23) weds playwright Molly Day Thatcher (25)
"East of Eden" director Elia Kazan (23) weds playwright Molly Day Thatcher (25)
American "I'll Walk Alone" singer and actress Dinah Shore (27) weds American actor George Montgomery (27); divorce in 19
American "I'll Walk Alone" singer and actress Dinah Shore (27) weds American actor George Montgomery (27); divorce in 1963
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of His
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of Hispania agree to establish seminaries in cathedral cities and implement educational standards
Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona is assassinated
Ramon Berenguer II the Towhead or Cap de estopes (1053 or 1054 – December 5, 1082) was Count of Barcelona from 1076 until his death.
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
The French Franc is created to pay the ransom of King John II of France, captured by the English during the Hundred Year
The French Franc is created to pay the ransom of King John II of France, captured by the English during the Hundred Years War
Emir Edigu of Golden Horde reaches Moscow
The Golden Horde, or Ulus of Jochi, self-designated as Ulug Ulus (lit. 'Great State' in Turkic), was originally a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century, originating from...
Jews are expelled from Portugal by order of King Manuel I
On 5 December 1496, King Manuel I of Portugal signed the decree of expulsion of Jews and Muslims to take effect by the end of October of the next year.
Italian bishop Niccolo Sfondrati chosen as Pope Gregory XIV
Italian bishop Niccolo Sfondrati chosen as Pope Gregory XIV
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tusca
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Russian princess Elisabeth Petrovna seizes power from the infant Ivan VI, with the help of the military
Russian princess Elisabeth Petrovna seizes power from the infant Ivan VI, with the help of the military
Revolt in Genoa against Spanish rule
Revolt in Genoa against Spanish rule
Battle of Leuthen: Prussian army beats an Austrian force
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
First US academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa, forms at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia
The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is the oldest academic honor society in the United States.
Dutch troops occupy Hasselt
Dutch troops occupy Hasselt
City of Lübeck surrenders to anti-Napoleonic allied armies
City of Lübeck surrenders to anti-Napoleonic allied armies
Foundation of Maceió in Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America.
Former US President John Q Adams takes his seat as a member of House of Representatives
Former US President John Q Adams takes his seat as a member of House of Representatives
Assault on Mexican-held San Antonio by Texan rebels
Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez (21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876), often known as Santa Anna, was a Mexican general, politician, and caudillo who served as the 8th...
Hector Berlioz's "Requiem" premiere at Les Invalides, conducted by François Habeneck
The Grande Messe des morts (or Requiem), Op. 5, by Hector Berlioz was composed in 1837.
German-Swiss chemist Christian Freidrich Schoenbein obtains a patent for cellulose nitrate explosive
German-Swiss chemist Christian Freidrich Schoenbein obtains a patent for cellulose nitrate explosive
Aaron Allen of Boston patents the folding theater chair
Aaron Allen of Boston patents the folding theater chair
Chincha Islands War: Peru allies with Chile against Spain.
The Chincha Islands War, also known as Spanish–South American War (Spanish: Guerra hispano-sudamericana), was a series of coastal and naval battles between Spain and its former colonies of Peru,...
1st American bicycle college opens (NY)
1st American bicycle college opens (NY)
The ship Mary Celeste is discovered mysteriously abandoned by her crew in the Atlantic Ocean
Mary Celeste (often erroneously referred to as Marie Celeste) was a Canadian-built, American-registered merchant brigantine that was discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean off the...
Daniel Stillson of Massachusetts patents 1st practical pipe wrench
Daniel Stillson of Massachusetts patents 1st practical pipe wrench
First automatic telephone switching system is patented
A telephone number is the address of a telecommunication endpoint, such as a telephone, in a telephone network, such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
US Patent Office grants patent #268503 for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell "animal-shaped buildings" to James
US Patent Office grants patent #268503 for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell "animal-shaped buildings" to James V. Lafferty of Philadelphia; three novelty elephants are built: Elephant Bazaar in South Atlantic City, New Jersey (1881); Light of Asia in South Cape May, New Jersey (1884); and E
Stanley's expedition reaches plateau at Lake Albert Congo
The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition of 1887 to 1889 was one of the last major European expeditions into the interior of Africa in the nineteenth century.
Hector Berlioz's opera "Les Troyens" premieres in Karlsruhe, Germany
Les Troyens (pronounced [le tʁwajɛ̃]; in English: The Trojans) is a French grand opera in five acts, running for about five hours, by Hector Berlioz.
Anti-semite Hermann Ahlwardt elected to Germany's Reichstag
Anti-semite Hermann Ahlwardt elected to Germany's Reichstag
Electric car built at the Dixon Carriage works in Toronto, could go 15 miles between charges
Electric car built at the Dixon Carriage works in Toronto, could go 15 miles between charges
Georges Feydeaus' comedic play "L'hôtel du libre échange" premieres in Paris
Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau was a French playwright of the Belle Époque era, remembered for his farces, written between 1886 and 1914. Feydeau was born in Paris to middle-class parents and...
Henry Campbell-Bannermam (Lib) becomes UK Prime Minister
Henry Campbell-Bannermam (Lib) becomes UK Prime Minister
The University of Pittsburgh is the first US college football team to use numerals on their uniform
The University of Pittsburgh is the first US college football team to use numerals on their uniform
The Triple Alliance among Italy, Austria, and Germany (originally signed in 1882) is renewed for six years, beginning in
The Triple Alliance among Italy, Austria, and Germany (originally signed in 1882) is renewed for six years, beginning in 1914, a move inspired by instability in the Balkans
The Italian Parliament proclaims the neutrality of the country
The Italian Parliament proclaims the neutrality of the country
Austro-German Forces launch an offensive against the Italians on the western end of their line, around Asiago
The Kerensky offensive, also called the summer offensive, the June offensive in Russia, or the July offensive in Western historiography, took place from 1 July [O.S. 18 June] to 19 July [O.S.
Oil refinery on Curacao opens
Oil refinery on Curacao opens
Dimitrios Rallis forms a government in Greece.
Dimitrios Rallis was a Greek politician, founder and leader of the Neohellenic or "Third Party".
Hamilton Tiger Red Green scores 5 goals to beat Tor Maple Leafs 10-5
Hamilton Tiger Red Green scores 5 goals to beat Tor Maple Leafs 10-5
England defeats Australia by record 675 runs at Brisbane
England defeats Australia by record 675 runs at Brisbane
1st US nudist organization, the American League for Physical Culture in New York City
1st US nudist organization, the American League for Physical Culture in New York City
First commercial hydroponics operation established (Montebello, California)
First commercial hydroponics operation established (Montebello, California)
Armenian SSR, Azerbaijan SSR, Georgian SSR, Kazakh SSR & Kirghiz SSR becomes constituent republics of Soviet Union
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, also known as Soviet Kazakhstan, the Kazakh SSR, KSSR, or simply Kazakhstan, was one of the constituent republics of the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1936 to 1991.
"Sullivan's Travels", directed by Preston Sturges and starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, is released
Sullivan's Travels is a 1941 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Preston Sturges.
Seyss-Inquart orders students in nazi-Germany to work
Seyss-Inquart orders students in nazi-Germany to work
German troops steal all the silver coin in Utrecht
German troops steal all the silver coin in Utrecht
Dutch Special Council of Annulment affirms death sentence of radio presenter Max Blokzijl for broadcasting Nazi propagan
Dutch Special Council of Annulment affirms death sentence of radio presenter Max Blokzijl for broadcasting Nazi propaganda
NY Giant Charley Conerly sets NFL record of 36 pass completions
NY Giant Charley Conerly sets NFL record of 36 pass completions
Great Smog of London (England): Killer fog creeps in, as still winds and cold temperatures cause pollution fueled by coa
Great Smog of London (England): Killer fog creeps in, as still winds and cold temperatures cause pollution fueled by coal smoke to stagnate; lasting 4 days, over 8,000 deaths attributed to conditions [1] [2]
KTEW (now KJRH) TV channel 2 in Tulsa, OK (NBC) begins broadcasting
KTEW (now KJRH) TV channel 2 in Tulsa, OK (NBC) begins broadcasting
American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merge to form the AFL-CIO, with Ge
American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merge to form the AFL-CIO, with George Meany as President
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
17-year-old British swimmer Judy Grinham and American Carin Cone both swim world record 1:12.9 in the women's 100m backs
17-year-old British swimmer Judy Grinham and American Carin Cone both swim world record 1:12.9 in the women's 100m backstroke at the Melbourne Olympics; Grinham is awarded gold medal
NYC is first US city to legislate against racial or religious discrimination in housing market (Fair Housing Practices L
NYC is first US city to legislate against racial or religious discrimination in housing market (Fair Housing Practices Law)
MLB Philadelphia Phillies drop plans for NY sportscast as NEW York Yankees threaten to do same in Philadelphia
MLB Philadelphia Phillies drop plans for NY sportscast as NEW York Yankees threaten to do same in Philadelphia
Future Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam bowls Australian opener Colin McDonald with his first ball in Test cricket
Future Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam bowls Australian opener Colin McDonald with his first ball in Test cricket in drawn 3rd Test in Karachi
Ghana drops diplomatic relations with Belgium
Ghana drops diplomatic relations with Belgium
Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War for successfully repelling a large Viet Cong
Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War for successfully repelling a large Viet Cong attack
Brunswick Records releases "My Generation", the debut album of British rock group The Who, in the UK and Australia
My Generation is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Who, released on 3 December 1965 by Brunswick Records in the United Kingdom, and Festival Records in Australia.
Future Hockey Hall of Fame center Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins scores 2 goals in his goaltender brother Tony's (al
Future Hockey Hall of Fame center Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins scores 2 goals in his goaltender brother Tony's (also HOF) NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens; 2-2 tie
NFL Los Angeles Rams running back Willie Ellison sets NFL record of 247 yards rushing
William Henry Ellison (November 1, 1945 – March 11, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los...
Ian Dury performs his first gig with Kilburn and the High Roads at Croydon School of Art
Ian Robins Dury (12 May 1942 – 27 March 2000) was an English singer, songwriter and actor who rose to fame in the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music.
38th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL)
38th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL)
1st World Football League Bowl, Birmingham Americans beat Florida
1st World Football League Bowl, Birmingham Americans beat Florida
NASA launches a pair of atmospheric probing satellites, dubbed Dual Air Density Explorers (DADE-A and DADE-B) from Vande
NASA launches a pair of atmospheric probing satellites, dubbed Dual Air Density Explorers (DADE-A and DADE-B) from Vandenberg air base in California; they fail to get into orbit [1]
Egypt breaks off diplomatic relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq & South Yemen
Muammar Gaddafi became the de facto leader of Libya on 1 September 1969 after leading a group of Libyan Army officers against King Idris I in a bloodless coup d'état.
Bank of Canada's Canadian Currency Museum opens
The Bank of Canada (BoC; French: Banque du Canada) is a Crown corporation and Canada's central bank.
47th Heisman Trophy Award: Marcus Allen, Southern Cal (RB)
47th Heisman Trophy Award: Marcus Allen, Southern Cal (RB)
Dutch judoka Ingrid Berghmans retains judo's world championship
Dutch judoka Ingrid Berghmans retains judo's world championship
12 killed by a car bomb shattering 9-story building in west Beirut
12 killed by a car bomb shattering 9-story building in west Beirut
French colonies killed 10 Kanaken in New Caledonia
French colonies killed 10 Kanaken in New Caledonia
Oakland Athletics trade outfielder Rickey Henderson and pitcher Bert Bradley to the New York Yankees for Tim Birtsas, Ja
Oakland Athletics trade outfielder Rickey Henderson and pitcher Bert Bradley to the New York Yankees for Tim Birtsas, Jay Howell, Stan Javier, Eric Plunk, and José Rijo.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 1,500 level for 1st time
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 1,500 level for 1st time
53rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Brown, Notre Dame (WR)
53rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Brown, Notre Dame (WR)
France's TGV train reaches a world record speed of 482.4 km/h (299.75 mph)
France's TGV train reaches a world record speed of 482.4 km/h (299.75 mph)
Blue Jays trade F McGriff & T Fernandez to SD for R Alomar & J Carter
Blue Jays trade F McGriff & T Fernandez to SD for R Alomar & J Carter
Charles Keating Jr (Lincoln Savings & Loan fraud), found guilty
Charles Humphrey Keating Jr. (December 4, 1923 – March 31, 2014) was an American sportsman, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, financier, conservative activist, and convicted felon best known for...
Astronauts begin repair of Hubble telescope in space
Astronauts begin repair of Hubble telescope in space
Sri Lankan government announces the conquest of Tamil Tigers' Jaffna stronghold
Sri Lankan government announces the conquest of Tamil Tigers' Jaffna stronghold
"Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
"Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
First game at Washington Capitals' MCI Center
The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history.
"O Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack to the film of the same name released
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 satirical comedy-drama musical film written, produced, co-edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
Mexican singer Thalia the "Queen of Latin Pop" is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Mexican singer Thalia the "Queen of Latin Pop" is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, allowing the country's first civil partnerships to be reg
Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, allowing the country's first civil partnerships to be registered
Greg Maddux signs a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $10 million
Greg Maddux signs a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $10 million
Westroads Mall massacre: A gunman opens fire with a semi-automatic rifle at an Omaha, Nebraska mall, killing eight peopl
Westroads Mall massacre: A gunman opens fire with a semi-automatic rifle at an Omaha, Nebraska mall, killing eight people before taking his own life.
8 people are killed and 12 injured by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in South Korea
8 people are killed and 12 injured by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in South Korea
52 people are killed and 167 are injured in a militant attack on a defense ministry compound in Sana'a, Yemen
On 5 December 2013, a coordinated terrorist attack occurred targeting the Ministry of Defense complex in Sanaa, Yemen.
Malta becomes the 1st country in Europe to outlaw conversion therapy
Malta becomes the 1st country in Europe to outlaw conversion therapy
Artist Lubaina Himid wins Britain's Turner Prize as the oldest person at 63 and the first woman of color
Artist Lubaina Himid wins Britain's Turner Prize as the oldest person at 63 and the first woman of color
Arrest of Huawei Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for possible violation of Iran sanctions in Canada
On December 1, 2018, Meng Wanzhou, the board deputy chairperson and daughter of the founder of the Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei, was detained upon arrival at Vancouver...
National strike in France; more than 800,000 people in 100 cities protest against proposed pension reform
National strike in France; more than 800,000 people in 100 cities protest against proposed pension reform
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
First known hippos test positive for COVID-19 at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium, with staff putting Imani (14) and Hermien (41)
First known hippos test positive for COVID-19 at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium, with staff putting Imani (14) and Hermien (41) into isolation [1]
Construction begins on the world's biggest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in South Africa and Austra
Construction begins on the world's biggest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in South Africa and Australia, with a collection area of nearly 500,000 square meters, built to test Einstein's theories and search for extraterrestrial life [1]
Sculptor Jesse Darling wins the Turner Prize for his sculptures made of everyday objects [1]
The Turner Prize, named after the English painter J. M. W. Turner, is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist.
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle int
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle into a square using the smallest number of pieces [1]
Buddhist monks enter Mississippi during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
The Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting...
Famous Births on December 5
birth
Julius II is born
Julius II is born
birth
Neil Druckmann is born
Neil Druckmann, American video game designer, known for american video game designer, was born on 1979-12-05.
birth
Walt Disney is born
Walt Disney, American animator, producer and entrepreneur, known for american animator, producer and entrepreneur, was born on 1901-12-05.
birth
Lisa Marie is born
Lisa Marie is born
birth
Bhumibol Adulyadej is born
Bhumibol Adulyadej is born
birth
Little Richard is born
Little Richard, American musician, known for american musician and songwriter, was born on 1932-12-05.
birth
José Carreras is born
José Carreras, Spanish musician, known for spanish tenor, was born on 1947-12-05. Josep Maria Carreras Coll, better known as José Carreras, is a Spanish operatic tenor who is particularly known for…
birth
Conan Gray is born
Conan Gray, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1999-12-05. Conan Lee Gray is an American singer, songwriter and former YouTuber.
birth
Ronnie O'Sullivan is born
Ronnie O'Sullivan, English athlete, known for english snooker player, was born on 1976-12-05. Ronald Antonio O'Sullivan is an English professional snooker player.
birth
Arthur Currie is born
Arthur Currie, Canadian wwi general, known for canadian wwi general, was born on 1875-12-05.
Notable Deaths on December 5
death
Claude Monet dies
Claude Monet, French painter, known for french painter, died on 1926-12-05. Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism,…
death
Oscar Niemeyer dies
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, known for brazilian architect, died on 2012-12-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 5, 771?
- Carloman I (28 June 751 – 4 December 771), German Karlmann, Karlomann, was king of the Franks from 768 until his death in 771.
- What happened on December 5, 1349?
- Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe
- What happened on December 5, 1456?
- Earthquake strikes Naples, killing an estimated 35,000 people
- What happened on December 5, 1848?
- US President James K. Polk triggers the Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California
- What happened on December 5, 1933?
- Prohibition ends in the US at 5:32 PM EST when the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment
Complete Timeline — December 5 Through the Ages
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of His
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of Hispania agree to establish seminaries in cathedral cities and implement educational standards
Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman
Carloman I (28 June 751 – 4 December 771), German Karlmann, Karlomann, was king of the Franks from 768 until his death in 771.
Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona is assassinated
Ramon Berenguer II the Towhead or Cap de estopes (1053 or 1054 – December 5, 1082) was Count of Barcelona from 1076 until his death.
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Wes
Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe
The French Franc is created to pay the ransom of King John II of France, captured by the English during the Hundred Year
The French Franc is created to pay the ransom of King John II of France, captured by the English during the Hundred Years War
Emir Edigu of Golden Horde reaches Moscow
The Golden Horde, or Ulus of Jochi, self-designated as Ulug Ulus (lit. 'Great State' in Turkic), was originally a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century, originating from...
Julius II is born
Julius II is born
Earthquake strikes Naples, killing an estimated 35,000 people
Earthquake strikes Naples, killing an estimated 35,000 people
Jews are expelled from Portugal by order of King Manuel I
On 5 December 1496, King Manuel I of Portugal signed the decree of expulsion of Jews and Muslims to take effect by the end of October of the next year.
Italian bishop Niccolo Sfondrati chosen as Pope Gregory XIV
Italian bishop Niccolo Sfondrati chosen as Pope Gregory XIV
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tusca
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Russian princess Elisabeth Petrovna seizes power from the infant Ivan VI, with the help of the military
Russian princess Elisabeth Petrovna seizes power from the infant Ivan VI, with the help of the military
Revolt in Genoa against Spanish rule
Revolt in Genoa against Spanish rule
Battle of Leuthen: Prussian army beats an Austrian force
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
First US academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa, forms at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia
The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is the oldest academic honor society in the United States.
Dutch troops occupy Hasselt
Dutch troops occupy Hasselt
City of Lübeck surrenders to anti-Napoleonic allied armies
City of Lübeck surrenders to anti-Napoleonic allied armies
Foundation of Maceió in Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America.
Former US President John Q Adams takes his seat as a member of House of Representatives
Former US President John Q Adams takes his seat as a member of House of Representatives
Assault on Mexican-held San Antonio by Texan rebels
Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez (21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876), often known as Santa Anna, was a Mexican general, politician, and caudillo who served as the 8th...
Hector Berlioz's "Requiem" premiere at Les Invalides, conducted by François Habeneck
The Grande Messe des morts (or Requiem), Op. 5, by Hector Berlioz was composed in 1837.
German-Swiss chemist Christian Freidrich Schoenbein obtains a patent for cellulose nitrate explosive
German-Swiss chemist Christian Freidrich Schoenbein obtains a patent for cellulose nitrate explosive
US President James K. Polk triggers the Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California
US President James K. Polk triggers the Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California
Aaron Allen of Boston patents the folding theater chair
Aaron Allen of Boston patents the folding theater chair
Chincha Islands War: Peru allies with Chile against Spain.
The Chincha Islands War, also known as Spanish–South American War (Spanish: Guerra hispano-sudamericana), was a series of coastal and naval battles between Spain and its former colonies of Peru,...
1st American bicycle college opens (NY)
1st American bicycle college opens (NY)
The ship Mary Celeste is discovered mysteriously abandoned by her crew in the Atlantic Ocean
Mary Celeste (often erroneously referred to as Marie Celeste) was a Canadian-built, American-registered merchant brigantine that was discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean off the...
Arthur Currie is born
Arthur Currie, Canadian wwi general, known for canadian wwi general, was born on 1875-12-05.
Daniel Stillson of Massachusetts patents 1st practical pipe wrench
Daniel Stillson of Massachusetts patents 1st practical pipe wrench
First automatic telephone switching system is patented
A telephone number is the address of a telecommunication endpoint, such as a telephone, in a telephone network, such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
US Patent Office grants patent #268503 for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell "animal-shaped buildings" to James
US Patent Office grants patent #268503 for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell "animal-shaped buildings" to James V. Lafferty of Philadelphia; three novelty elephants are built: Elephant Bazaar in South Atlantic City, New Jersey (1881); Light of Asia in South Cape May, New Jersey (1884); and E
Stanley's expedition reaches plateau at Lake Albert Congo
The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition of 1887 to 1889 was one of the last major European expeditions into the interior of Africa in the nineteenth century.
Hector Berlioz's opera "Les Troyens" premieres in Karlsruhe, Germany
Les Troyens (pronounced [le tʁwajɛ̃]; in English: The Trojans) is a French grand opera in five acts, running for about five hours, by Hector Berlioz.
Anti-semite Hermann Ahlwardt elected to Germany's Reichstag
Anti-semite Hermann Ahlwardt elected to Germany's Reichstag
Electric car built at the Dixon Carriage works in Toronto, could go 15 miles between charges
Electric car built at the Dixon Carriage works in Toronto, could go 15 miles between charges
Georges Feydeaus' comedic play "L'hôtel du libre échange" premieres in Paris
Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau was a French playwright of the Belle Époque era, remembered for his farces, written between 1886 and 1914. Feydeau was born in Paris to middle-class parents and...
Walt Disney is born
Walt Disney, American animator, producer and entrepreneur, known for american animator, producer and entrepreneur, was born on 1901-12-05.
Henry Campbell-Bannermam (Lib) becomes UK Prime Minister
Henry Campbell-Bannermam (Lib) becomes UK Prime Minister
The University of Pittsburgh is the first US college football team to use numerals on their uniform
The University of Pittsburgh is the first US college football team to use numerals on their uniform
The Triple Alliance among Italy, Austria, and Germany (originally signed in 1882) is renewed for six years, beginning in
The Triple Alliance among Italy, Austria, and Germany (originally signed in 1882) is renewed for six years, beginning in 1914, a move inspired by instability in the Balkans
The Italian Parliament proclaims the neutrality of the country
The Italian Parliament proclaims the neutrality of the country
Austro-German Forces launch an offensive against the Italians on the western end of their line, around Asiago
The Kerensky offensive, also called the summer offensive, the June offensive in Russia, or the July offensive in Western historiography, took place from 1 July [O.S. 18 June] to 19 July [O.S.
Oil refinery on Curacao opens
Oil refinery on Curacao opens
Dimitrios Rallis forms a government in Greece.
Dimitrios Rallis was a Greek politician, founder and leader of the Neohellenic or "Third Party".
Hamilton Tiger Red Green scores 5 goals to beat Tor Maple Leafs 10-5
Hamilton Tiger Red Green scores 5 goals to beat Tor Maple Leafs 10-5
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
Claude Monet dies
Claude Monet, French painter, known for french painter, died on 1926-12-05. Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism,…
Bhumibol Adulyadej is born
Bhumibol Adulyadej is born
England defeats Australia by record 675 runs at Brisbane
England defeats Australia by record 675 runs at Brisbane
1st US nudist organization, the American League for Physical Culture in New York City
1st US nudist organization, the American League for Physical Culture in New York City
"East of Eden" director Elia Kazan (23) weds playwright Molly Day Thatcher (25)
"East of Eden" director Elia Kazan (23) weds playwright Molly Day Thatcher (25)
Little Richard is born
Little Richard, American musician, known for american musician and songwriter, was born on 1932-12-05.
Prohibition ends in the US at 5:32 PM EST when the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th
Prohibition ends in the US at 5:32 PM EST when the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment
First commercial hydroponics operation established (Montebello, California)
First commercial hydroponics operation established (Montebello, California)
Armenian SSR, Azerbaijan SSR, Georgian SSR, Kazakh SSR & Kirghiz SSR becomes constituent republics of Soviet Union
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, also known as Soviet Kazakhstan, the Kazakh SSR, KSSR, or simply Kazakhstan, was one of the constituent republics of the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1936 to 1991.
"Sullivan's Travels", directed by Preston Sturges and starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, is released
Sullivan's Travels is a 1941 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Preston Sturges.
Seyss-Inquart orders students in nazi-Germany to work
Seyss-Inquart orders students in nazi-Germany to work
American "I'll Walk Alone" singer and actress Dinah Shore (27) weds American actor George Montgomery (27); divorce in 19
American "I'll Walk Alone" singer and actress Dinah Shore (27) weds American actor George Montgomery (27); divorce in 1963
German troops steal all the silver coin in Utrecht
German troops steal all the silver coin in Utrecht
Dutch Special Council of Annulment affirms death sentence of radio presenter Max Blokzijl for broadcasting Nazi propagan
Dutch Special Council of Annulment affirms death sentence of radio presenter Max Blokzijl for broadcasting Nazi propaganda
José Carreras is born
José Carreras, Spanish musician, known for spanish tenor, was born on 1947-12-05. Josep Maria Carreras Coll, better known as José Carreras, is a Spanish operatic tenor who is particularly known for…
NY Giant Charley Conerly sets NFL record of 36 pass completions
NY Giant Charley Conerly sets NFL record of 36 pass completions
Great Smog of London (England): Killer fog creeps in, as still winds and cold temperatures cause pollution fueled by coa
Great Smog of London (England): Killer fog creeps in, as still winds and cold temperatures cause pollution fueled by coal smoke to stagnate; lasting 4 days, over 8,000 deaths attributed to conditions [1] [2]
KTEW (now KJRH) TV channel 2 in Tulsa, OK (NBC) begins broadcasting
KTEW (now KJRH) TV channel 2 in Tulsa, OK (NBC) begins broadcasting
American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merge to form the AFL-CIO, with Ge
American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merge to form the AFL-CIO, with George Meany as President
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
17-year-old British swimmer Judy Grinham and American Carin Cone both swim world record 1:12.9 in the women's 100m backs
17-year-old British swimmer Judy Grinham and American Carin Cone both swim world record 1:12.9 in the women's 100m backstroke at the Melbourne Olympics; Grinham is awarded gold medal
NYC is first US city to legislate against racial or religious discrimination in housing market (Fair Housing Practices L
NYC is first US city to legislate against racial or religious discrimination in housing market (Fair Housing Practices Law)
MLB Philadelphia Phillies drop plans for NY sportscast as NEW York Yankees threaten to do same in Philadelphia
MLB Philadelphia Phillies drop plans for NY sportscast as NEW York Yankees threaten to do same in Philadelphia
Future Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam bowls Australian opener Colin McDonald with his first ball in Test cricket
Future Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam bowls Australian opener Colin McDonald with his first ball in Test cricket in drawn 3rd Test in Karachi
Ghana drops diplomatic relations with Belgium
Ghana drops diplomatic relations with Belgium
Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War for successfully repelling a large Viet Cong
Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War for successfully repelling a large Viet Cong attack
Brunswick Records releases "My Generation", the debut album of British rock group The Who, in the UK and Australia
My Generation is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Who, released on 3 December 1965 by Brunswick Records in the United Kingdom, and Festival Records in Australia.
Future Hockey Hall of Fame center Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins scores 2 goals in his goaltender brother Tony's (al
Future Hockey Hall of Fame center Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins scores 2 goals in his goaltender brother Tony's (also HOF) NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens; 2-2 tie
Four-node ARPANET network is established between the University of California, Los Angeles, Stanford Research Institute,
Four-node ARPANET network is established between the University of California, Los Angeles, Stanford Research Institute, U.C. Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah
Lisa Marie is born
Lisa Marie is born
NFL Los Angeles Rams running back Willie Ellison sets NFL record of 247 yards rushing
William Henry Ellison (November 1, 1945 – March 11, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los...
Ian Dury performs his first gig with Kilburn and the High Roads at Croydon School of Art
Ian Robins Dury (12 May 1942 – 27 March 2000) was an English singer, songwriter and actor who rose to fame in the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music.
38th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL)
38th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL)
Apple Records releases Paul McCartney and Wings' album "Band on the Run" in the US, the commercial and critical pinnacle
Apple Records releases Paul McCartney and Wings' album "Band on the Run" in the US, the commercial and critical pinnacle of his post-Beatles work, topping the charts in seven countries
1st World Football League Bowl, Birmingham Americans beat Florida
1st World Football League Bowl, Birmingham Americans beat Florida
NASA launches a pair of atmospheric probing satellites, dubbed Dual Air Density Explorers (DADE-A and DADE-B) from Vande
NASA launches a pair of atmospheric probing satellites, dubbed Dual Air Density Explorers (DADE-A and DADE-B) from Vandenberg air base in California; they fail to get into orbit [1]
Ronnie O'Sullivan is born
Ronnie O'Sullivan, English athlete, known for english snooker player, was born on 1976-12-05. Ronald Antonio O'Sullivan is an English professional snooker player.
Egypt breaks off diplomatic relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq & South Yemen
Muammar Gaddafi became the de facto leader of Libya on 1 September 1969 after leading a group of Libyan Army officers against King Idris I in a bloodless coup d'état.
Neil Druckmann is born
Neil Druckmann, American video game designer, known for american video game designer, was born on 1979-12-05.
Bank of Canada's Canadian Currency Museum opens
The Bank of Canada (BoC; French: Banque du Canada) is a Crown corporation and Canada's central bank.
47th Heisman Trophy Award: Marcus Allen, Southern Cal (RB)
47th Heisman Trophy Award: Marcus Allen, Southern Cal (RB)
Dutch judoka Ingrid Berghmans retains judo's world championship
Dutch judoka Ingrid Berghmans retains judo's world championship
12 killed by a car bomb shattering 9-story building in west Beirut
12 killed by a car bomb shattering 9-story building in west Beirut
French colonies killed 10 Kanaken in New Caledonia
French colonies killed 10 Kanaken in New Caledonia
Oakland Athletics trade outfielder Rickey Henderson and pitcher Bert Bradley to the New York Yankees for Tim Birtsas, Ja
Oakland Athletics trade outfielder Rickey Henderson and pitcher Bert Bradley to the New York Yankees for Tim Birtsas, Jay Howell, Stan Javier, Eric Plunk, and José Rijo.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 1,500 level for 1st time
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 1,500 level for 1st time
53rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Brown, Notre Dame (WR)
53rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Brown, Notre Dame (WR)
France's TGV train reaches a world record speed of 482.4 km/h (299.75 mph)
France's TGV train reaches a world record speed of 482.4 km/h (299.75 mph)
Blue Jays trade F McGriff & T Fernandez to SD for R Alomar & J Carter
Blue Jays trade F McGriff & T Fernandez to SD for R Alomar & J Carter
Charles Keating Jr (Lincoln Savings & Loan fraud), found guilty
Charles Humphrey Keating Jr. (December 4, 1923 – March 31, 2014) was an American sportsman, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, financier, conservative activist, and convicted felon best known for...
Astronauts begin repair of Hubble telescope in space
Astronauts begin repair of Hubble telescope in space
Sri Lankan government announces the conquest of Tamil Tigers' Jaffna stronghold
Sri Lankan government announces the conquest of Tamil Tigers' Jaffna stronghold
"Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
"Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
First game at Washington Capitals' MCI Center
The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history.
Conan Gray is born
Conan Gray, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1999-12-05. Conan Lee Gray is an American singer, songwriter and former YouTuber.
"O Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack to the film of the same name released
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 satirical comedy-drama musical film written, produced, co-edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
"Ocean's Eleven" directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Julia Roberts premier
"Ocean's Eleven" directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Julia Roberts premieres in Westwood, California
Mexican singer Thalia the "Queen of Latin Pop" is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Mexican singer Thalia the "Queen of Latin Pop" is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, allowing the country's first civil partnerships to be reg
Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, allowing the country's first civil partnerships to be registered
Greg Maddux signs a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $10 million
Greg Maddux signs a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $10 million
Westroads Mall massacre: A gunman opens fire with a semi-automatic rifle at an Omaha, Nebraska mall, killing eight peopl
Westroads Mall massacre: A gunman opens fire with a semi-automatic rifle at an Omaha, Nebraska mall, killing eight people before taking his own life.
8 people are killed and 12 injured by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in South Korea
8 people are killed and 12 injured by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in South Korea
Oscar Niemeyer dies
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, known for brazilian architect, died on 2012-12-05.
52 people are killed and 167 are injured in a militant attack on a defense ministry compound in Sana'a, Yemen
On 5 December 2013, a coordinated terrorist attack occurred targeting the Ministry of Defense complex in Sanaa, Yemen.
Malta becomes the 1st country in Europe to outlaw conversion therapy
Malta becomes the 1st country in Europe to outlaw conversion therapy
Russia is banned from the next Winter Olympics in South Korea for state-sponsored doping
Russia, referred to by its formal name; the Russian Federation, by the International Olympic Committee, has competed at the modern Olympic Games on many occasions, but as different nations in its...
Artist Lubaina Himid wins Britain's Turner Prize as the oldest person at 63 and the first woman of color
Artist Lubaina Himid wins Britain's Turner Prize as the oldest person at 63 and the first woman of color
Arrest of Huawei Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for possible violation of Iran sanctions in Canada
On December 1, 2018, Meng Wanzhou, the board deputy chairperson and daughter of the founder of the Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei, was detained upon arrival at Vancouver...
National strike in France; more than 800,000 people in 100 cities protest against proposed pension reform
National strike in France; more than 800,000 people in 100 cities protest against proposed pension reform
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
First known hippos test positive for COVID-19 at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium, with staff putting Imani (14) and Hermien (41)
First known hippos test positive for COVID-19 at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium, with staff putting Imani (14) and Hermien (41) into isolation [1]
Construction begins on the world's biggest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in South Africa and Austra
Construction begins on the world's biggest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in South Africa and Australia, with a collection area of nearly 500,000 square meters, built to test Einstein's theories and search for extraterrestrial life [1]
Sculptor Jesse Darling wins the Turner Prize for his sculptures made of everyday objects [1]
The Turner Prize, named after the English painter J. M. W. Turner, is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist.
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle int
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle into a square using the smallest number of pieces [1]
Buddhist monks enter Mississippi during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
The Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting...