July 5: What Happened on This Day in History

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July 5th marks the 186th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 187th in case of leap years). There are 179 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on July 5th in history, famous birthdays on July 5th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to July 5.

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What happened on July 5?

Here's what happened on July 5th in history:

  • 2021: On July 5, 2021, the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) secured their fourth FIFA Women's World Cup championship, further solidifying their status as the most successful team in women's international soccer. The team defeated the Netherlands in a hard-fought match, demonstrating their continued dominance in the sport. This historic victory not only highlighted their exceptional athletic prowess but also drew significant global attention to ongoing discussions about gender equality, pay disparity, and recognition of women's sports achievements.
  • 2008: Rent Harris, President of Nauru, was born in 1947. He served as the leader of this small Pacific island nation during this period.
  • 2006: Gert Fredriksson, a renowned Swedish kayaker and Olympic champion, passed away. Known for his remarkable achievements in kayaking, he was a significant figure in the sport during the mid-20th century.
  • 1994: Professional boxer Buster Douglas, known for his historic upset victory over Mike Tyson in 1990, emerged from a diabetic coma, highlighting the health challenges faced by athletes.
  • 1990: In a surprising turn of events, American tennis player Zina Garrison defeated top-ranked German player Steffi Graf in the semi-finals of Wimbledon, challenging the dominant narrative of Graf's tennis supremacy.
  • 1987: In a thrilling match at the 101st Wimbledon Men's Tennis Tournament, Australian tennis player Pat Cash defeated the world's #1 seed Ivan Lendl, marking a significant upset in the prestigious competition.
  • 1985: Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party wins a decisive victory in the national elections, solidifying Mugabe's political leadership in the post-independence era.
  • 1981: On July 5, 1981, the 9th du Maurier Golf Classic (also known as the Peter Jackson Classic) took place, featuring professional golfer Jan Stephenson as a notable participant. This tournament was part of the professional golf circuit during the early 1980s.
  • 1977: Military coup in Pakistan: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, is overthrown.
  • 1975: Otto Skorzeny, a notable German commando known for rescuing Benito Mussolini during World War II, was remembered on this date. Born in 1908, Skorzeny was a controversial figure in military history.
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What famous birthdays are on July 5?

On July 5th there are the following famous birthdays:

  • Eva Green
    Eva Green (1980)

    Eva Green is a renowned French actress who rose to international fame through critically acclaimed roles in films like 'The Dreamers',...

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight (1936)

    Acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater, winning multiple awards including an Emmy and two...

  • Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis (1950)

    American rock musician and lead singer of Huey Lewis and the News, known for hit songs like 'The Power of Love' and '(I Want a) New Drug'...

  • Edie Falco
    Edie Falco (1963)

    Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress renowned for her iconic roles in critically acclaimed television series 'The Sopranos' and 'Nurse...

  • Tracy Letts
    Tracy Letts (1965)

    Tracy Letts is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, actor, and screenwriter known for works like 'August: Osage County' and his performances...

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond (1928)

    Katherine Helmond was a renowned American actress best known for her comedic roles in popular TV sitcoms 'Soap' and 'Who's the Boss?'.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone (1904)

    American actor best known for playing Dr. 'Doc' Adams on the long-running and iconic Western television series Gunsmoke, which aired from...

  • Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Pruitt Taylor Vince (1960)

    Distinctive character actor known for his unique appearance and roles in numerous films and television series, including 'Identity' and...

  • Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg (1968)

    Acclaimed American actor known for roles in films like 'A Serious Man', 'Call Me by Your Name', and 'The Shape of Water'.

  • Geneviève Grad
    Geneviève Grad (1944)

    Geneviève Grad is a prominent French actress who starred in numerous popular comedies during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming an iconic figure...

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Who died on July 5?

On July 5th the following celebrities died:

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams (2002)

    Ted Williams was a legendary American baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, renowned for his exceptional batting skills and military...

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà (2021)

    Raffaella Carrà was a legendary Italian television presenter, singer, and dancer who revolutionized Italian entertainment with her...

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado (2002)

    Katy Jurado was a pioneering Mexican actress who became the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe Award.

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews (2007)

    Kerwin Mathews was an American actor famous for his heroic roles in fantasy adventure films, particularly 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' (1958),...

  • Carole Landis
    Carole Landis (1948)

    Carole Landis was a prominent Hollywood actress and pin-up model during World War II, known for her roles in comedies and dramas, who...

  • Karin Swanström
    Karin Swanström (1943)

    Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

  • Kenneth Lay (2006)

    Founder and CEO of Enron, a company involved in one of the most significant corporate fraud scandals in American business history.

  • James Stockdale (2005)

    Renowned American naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam and later became a respected military...

  • Harry James (1983)

    Legendary swing-era bandleader and virtuoso trumpet player who was a major influence in American popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

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What day of the year is July 5?

July 5th marks the 186th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 187th in case of leap years).

There are 179 days remaining until the end of the year.

July 5th is the 5th day of the month of July.

What day of the week is July 5?

On July 5th, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day July 5?

The zodiac sign associated with July 5th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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