2000⚡ Event
Massacre in Grozny
Russian forces executed at least 60 civilians in the Novye Aldi suburb of Grozny during the final stages of the Battle of Grozny.
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What Happened on February 5?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 5 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 5(5)
2004⚡ Event
Haiti coup d'état begins
The National Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Haiti captured Gonaïves, initiating a coup against President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's government.
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2004⚡ Event
Morecambe Bay cockle-gatherers drowned
Twenty-one cockle-gatherers drowned in Morecambe Bay, England, due to an incoming tide. This event led to the establishment of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
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2008⚡ Event
Super Tuesday tornado outbreak
Eighty-seven tornadoes occurred over the course of the Super Tuesday tornado outbreak across multiple U.S. states, causing 56 deaths and over $1 billion in damage.
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2009⚡ Event
USS Port Royal runs aground
The United States Navy guided missile cruiser Port Royal ran aground on a coral reef off the island of Oahu.
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Birthdays on February 5(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Taehyun
Birth of Taehyun, a South Korean singer-songwriter.
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2016🎂 Birth
Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
Birth of Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, a prince of Bhutan.
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Deaths on February 5(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Örs Siklósi
Örs Siklósi, a Hungarian singer, has died. He was born in 1991.
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2021🕊️ Death
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer, a renowned Canadian actor, has died. He was born in 1929.
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2023🕊️ Death
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf, former President of Pakistan and military officer, has died. He was born in 1943.
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2024🕊️ Death
Toby Keith
Death of Toby Keith, an American country singer.
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2025🕊️ Death
Irv Gotti
Death of Irv Gotti, American record producer and co-founder of Murder Inc Records.
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February 5 in History
February 5 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 5
Examples currently recorded for February 5 include Massacre in Grozny (2000), Haiti coup d'état begins (2004), Morecambe Bay cockle-gatherers drowned (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on February 5
People recorded as born on February 5 include Patrick Roberts, Kim Min-ju, Jisung. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 5
Remembered figures who died on February 5 include Örs Siklósi, Christopher Plummer, Pervez Musharraf. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 5?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 5: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 5?
- One event currently recorded for February 5 is: Massacre in Grozny.
- Who was born on February 5?
- People recorded as born on February 5 include Patrick Roberts, Kim Min-ju, Jisung.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 5?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 5.
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