June 5th: What is special about this date?

June 5th marks the 156th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 157th in case of leap years). There are 209 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on June 5th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to June 5th and what happened on June 5th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 5th.

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June 5th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On June 5th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Rick Riordan
    Rick Riordan (1964)

    Rick riordan is a popular young adult author known for creating the percy jackson & the olympians series, which has gained a large following...

  • David Bisbal
    David Bisbal (1979)

    David bisbal is a spanish singer known for his powerful voice and successful music career.

  • Brian McKnight
    Brian McKnight (1969)

    Brian mcknight is an american musician known for his soulful r&b music and hit songs such as 'back at one' and 'one last cry'.

  • Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg (1971)

    American actor and musician, donnie wahlberg's younger brother.

  • Ken Follett
    Ken Follett (1949)

    Ken follett is a welsh author known for writing historical novels such as 'the pillars of the earth' and 'world without end'.

  • Joe Gatto
    Joe Gatto (1976)

    Joe gatto is a comedian known for being one of the members of the comedy troupe the tenderloins, and for starring in the hidden camera tv...

  • Stefania Sandrelli
    Stefania Sandrelli (1946)

    Popular, innocent-looking italian actress best known for her roles as bertolucci.

  • Laurie Anderson
    Laurie Anderson (1947)

    American experimental musician, composer, and performer who plays keyboards and sings in a variety music styles.

  • Troye Sivan
    Troye Sivan (1995)

    South african/australian actor/singer.

  • Suze Orman
    Suze Orman (1951)

    American writer, financial advisor, and television personality.

  • See more celebrities born on June 5th

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June 5th: who died on this date?

On June 5th the following celebrities died:


  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan (2004)

    American politician.

  • Conway Twitty
    Conway Twitty (1993)

    American singer-songwriter, with more no.

  • Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan (1998)

    Jeanette Nolan was a renowned actress known for her work in film, television, and radio.

  • Stephen Crane
    Stephen Crane (1900)

    An american restaurateur married lana turner, the father of their daughter cheryl.

  • Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti (1996)

    Actor (nude bombs, get shorty and big bus), who dies at 78.

  • Cray Bradbury (2012)

    Renowned science fiction author famous for Fahrenheit 451.

  • Reagann (2004)

    Reagann was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989.

  • Evart Rogers (2008)

    Pioneering photographer known for capturing candid moments in everyday life.

  • Carl Maria von Weber (1826)

    Celebrated composer known for his operas and instrumental music.

  • Grantland Bailey (1940)

    Pioneering film director known for his innovative work in the early days of cinema.

  • See all famous people who died on June 5th

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June 5th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On June 5th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.

Gemini zodiac sign

June 5th: what is special about the Gemini sign?

The Gemini sign encompasses people born between May 21st and June 20th.

You can discover Gemini's personality traits and attitude and Gemini's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Gemini born in June discover why June born are so special.

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June 5th: what happened on this date in history?

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


  • Jun 5, 1900: Second Boer War: British soldiers take Pretoria.
  • Jun 5, 1915: 47th Belmont: George Byrne aboard The Finn wins in 2:18.6
  • Jun 5, 1942: British offensive in North Africa under general Ritchie
  • Jun 5, 1952: 1st sporting event televised nationally-Walcott vs. Charles boxing
  • Jun 5, 1959: Bob Dylan graduates Hibbing HS in Minnesota
  • Jun 5, 1988: 58th French Mens Tennis: Mats Wilander beats Henri Leconte
  • Jun 5, 1998: A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plants (the strike lasted seven weeks).
  • Jun 5, 1999: The AIS, the armed wing of FIS, agrees in principle to disband in Algeria.
  • Jun 5, 2004: Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States, has died at the age 93 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
  • Jun 5, 2010: The leaking pipe from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig is sealed with a cap. This allows the spillage to slow down but not stop.
  • Jun 5, 2011: Arab Spring: Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh travels from Yemen to Saudi Arabia to treat an injury sustained in an attack on his presidential palace. Protesters celebrate the transfer of power to his Vice-President Abd al-Rab Mansur al-Hadi.
  • Jun 5, 2014: Islamist insurgency: A group of suspected Boko Haram militants attack a village near Maiduguri in northern Nigeria, killing approximately 45 people.
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What day of the year is June 5th?


June 5th marks the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 157th in case of leap years).

There are 209 days remaining until the end of the year.

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