2004⚡ Event
Indonesia Holds First Direct Presidential Elections
Indonesia held its first direct presidential elections. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was elected President after the second round on September 20.
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What Happened on July 5?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 5 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 5(5)
2006⚡ Event
UN Security Council Meets on North Korea
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting after North Korea reportedly tested at least seven ballistic missiles.
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2009⚡ Event
Ürümqi Riots
A series of violent riots erupted in Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang, China.
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2009⚡ Event
Staffordshire Hoard Discovered
The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found, was discovered near Hammerwich, England.
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2012⚡ Event
The Shard Inaugurated
The Shard in London was inaugurated as Europe's tallest building at 310 meters, though it was surpassed four months later.
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Birthdays on July 5(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Jeon Jong-seo
Jeon Jong-seo is a South Korean actress.
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1999🎂 Birth
Birth of Kang Hye-won
Kang Hye-won is a South Korean actress and singer.
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Deaths on July 5(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Death of Raffaella Carrà
Raffaella Carrà was an Italian singer, dancer, television presenter, and actress.
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2021🕊️ Death
Death of Richard Donner
Richard Donner, an American film director known for films like 'Superman' and 'Lethal Weapon', died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Jon Landau
Jon Landau was an American film producer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Bengt I. Samuelsson
Bengt I. Samuelsson was a Swedish biochemist and academic, and a Nobel Prize laureate.
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July 5 in History
July 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 July 5
Examples currently recorded for July 5 include Indonesia Holds First Direct Presidential Elections (2004), UN Security Council Meets on North Korea (2006), Ürümqi Riots (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on July 5
People recorded as born on July 5 include Birth of Jeon Jong-seo, Birth of Aamir Jamal, Birth of Emily Fox. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 5
Remembered figures who died on July 5 include Death of Raffaella Carrà, Death of Richard Donner, Death of Jon Landau. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 5?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 5: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 5?
- One event currently recorded for July 5 is: Indonesia Holds First Direct Presidential Elections.
- Who was born on July 5?
- People recorded as born on July 5 include Birth of Jeon Jong-seo, Birth of Aamir Jamal, Birth of Emily Fox.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 5?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 5.
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