February 5

In 2021, a police riot erupted in Mexico City while authorities attempted to disperse a cyclist demonstration triggered by a tragic incident where a bus fatally struck a bicyclist. The confrontation resulted in the arrest of eleven police officers amidst rising tensions over cyclist safety in urban areas.

In 2020, the United States Senate acquitted President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial, marking a significant moment in American political history.

In 2019, Pope Francis made history as the first Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, celebrating a significant papal mass in Abu Dhabi. This landmark occasion underscores the Pope's commitment to interfaith dialogue and unity in the region.

In 2016, New Zealand politician Steven Joyce was struck by a rubber dildo during a Waitangi Day protest, showcasing the intense emotions surrounding the event. This unusual incident highlighted the ongoing political tensions and public dissent in New Zealand.

"2008 Tornado Outbreak: A catastrophic series of tornadoes strikes the Southern United States, resulting in 57 fatalities. This significant weather event highlights the severe impact of tornadoes in the region."

In 2004, the Revolutionary Artibonite Resistance Front rebels seized control of Gonaïves, igniting the significant 2004 Haiti rebellion. This pivotal event marked a turning point in Haiti's political landscape.

In 2000, Russian forces tragically massacred over 60 civilians in the Novye Aldi suburb of Grozny, Chechnya, highlighting the ongoing conflict's severe humanitarian impact.

In 1997, Switzerland's Big Three banks launched a $71 million fund dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors and their families, marking a significant step towards restitution and recognition of their suffering.

In 1994, the Markale massacres tragically claimed the lives of over 60 individuals and wounded approximately 200 others when a mortar shell detonated in a bustling marketplace in downtown Sarajevo. This devastating event highlights the impact of conflict on civilian life and remains a significant moment in the history of the Bosnian War.

In 1994, Byron De La Beckwith was convicted for the 1963 murder of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, a pivotal event in the struggle for racial equality in America.