June 5: What Happened on This Day in History
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 what happened on June 5th in history, famous birthdays on June 5th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to June 5.
What happened on June 5?
Here's what happened on June 5th in history:
- 2014: Islamist insurgency: A group of suspected Boko Haram militants attack a village near Maiduguri in northern Nigeria, killing approximately 45 people.
- 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.
- 2010: Drosselmeyer, a three-year-old chestnut colt owned by WinStar Farm, wins the $1 million Belmont Stakes with jockey Mike Smith, completing the race in 2:31.57.
- 2004: Iona Brown, a renowned British violinist and conductor of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, passed away. She was a significant figure in classical music performance and direction.
- 2001: Barry Bonds achieved a remarkable milestone by hitting 30 home runs in just his 57th game, becoming the fastest player ever to reach this achievement.
- 1999: Mel Tormé, renowned American singer nicknamed 'The Velvet Fog', composer, and actor, dies at the age of 73. Known for his smooth vocal style and jazz interpretations, Tormé was a significant figure in mid-20th century American music.
- 1998: On June 5, 1998, a significant labor dispute erupted at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan. The strike rapidly expanded to encompass five additional assembly plants, ultimately lasting seven weeks. This prolonged industrial action highlighted the tensions between labor unions and automotive manufacturing management during the late 1990s, disrupting production and drawing national attention to workers' concerns about wages, working conditions, and job security.
- 1996: The Howard Stern Radio Show premiered on WMFS 92.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, expanding the controversial radio personality's broadcast reach and audience.
- 1993: Julie Krone becomes the first female jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, riding Colonial Affair with a time of 2:29.8.
- 1988: Professional golfer Laura Davies claimed victory at the Jamie Farr Toledo Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the late 1980s.
What famous birthdays are on June 5?
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...
![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'.
![David Bisbal]()
David Bisbal (1979)David bisbal is a spanish singer known for his powerful voice and successful music career.
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![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...
![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'.
![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.
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Who died on June 5?
On June 5th the following celebrities died:
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![Jeanette Nolan]()
Jeanette Nolan (1998)Jeanette Nolan was a renowned actress known for her work in film, television, and radio.
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![Stephen Crane]()
Stephen Crane (1900)An american restaurateur married lana turner, the father of their daughter cheryl.
- Rayder Bradbury (2012)
Rayder Bradbury was an acclaimed American science fiction writer, best known for his dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451'.
What day of the year is June 5?
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.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day June 5?
The zodiac sign associated with June 5th is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.
