1997⚡ Event
Republic of the Congo Civil War
President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo ordered the detention of his rival Denis Sassou Nguesso, initiating a civil war.
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What Happened on June 5?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 5 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 5(5)
2001⚡ Event
Tropical Storm Allison
Tropical Storm Allison made landfall in Texas, causing approximately $8.5 billion in damage. It was the costliest Atlantic tropical cyclone that never reached hurricane strength.
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2004⚡ Event
Same-sex marriage ceremony in Bègles
Noël Mamère, mayor of Bègles, France, conducted a marriage ceremony for two men before same-sex marriage was legal.
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2009⚡ Event
Hermosillo daycare fire
A fire at a day-care center in Hermosillo, Mexico, killed 49 children.
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2009⚡ Event
Bagua protests
Clashes between police and indigenous people in Bagua province, Peru, resulted in at least 31 deaths.
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Birthdays on June 5(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Jaqueline Cristian
Jaqueline Cristian, a Romanian tennis player, was born.
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2001🎂 Birth
Chaeryeong
Chaeryeong, a South Korean singer and dancer, was born.
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Deaths on June 5(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto was a Brazilian singer.
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June 5 in History
June 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 June 5
Examples currently recorded for June 5 include Republic of the Congo Civil War (1997), Tropical Storm Allison (2001), Same-sex marriage ceremony in Bègles (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on June 5
People recorded as born on June 5 include Kale Clague, Jaqueline Cristian, Dave. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 5
Remembered figures who died on June 5 include Andy Cunningham, Cheick Tioté, Kate Spade. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 5?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 5: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 5?
- One event currently recorded for June 5 is: Republic of the Congo Civil War.
- Who was born on June 5?
- People recorded as born on June 5 include Kale Clague, Jaqueline Cristian, Dave.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 5?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 5.
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