In 2021, the tragic Astroworld Festival crowd crush led to 10 fatalities and left 25 attendees hospitalized, highlighting critical safety concerns at large events.
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November 5
Bank Transfer Day: Empower Consumers by Switching to Credit Unions
What is Bank Transfer Day? Bank Transfer Day is an annual event observed in the United States, originally designated to encourage consumers to move their money from traditional banks to credit unions or community banks. Launched in 2011, this grassroots initiative aims to highlight the advantages of credit unions, such as lower fees, better customer service, and greater community involvement...
Colón Day: Celebrating Heritage and Culture in Panama
Colón Day, known as "Día de Colón," is a national holiday celebrated annually on November 5th in Panama. This day is dedicated to honoring the city of Colón, the country's second-largest city, located at the Caribbean coast...
Guy Fawkes Night: Celebrations and Traditions Across Nations
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is celebrated every November 5th in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The event commemorates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, where Guy Fawkes and his conspirators attempted to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I...
Experience the West Country Carnival: A Celebration of Culture and Community
Every year, the vibrant West Country region of England bursts into life with the exhilarating festivities of the West Country Carnival. Celebrating rich local culture and history, this carnival is not just an event; it's an exhilarating experience that draws visitors from all over the UK and beyond...
Cinco de Noviembre: Celebrating the Revolutionary Spirit of Negros, Philippines
Cinco de Noviembre, a significant historical event in the Philippines, is especially celebrated in Negros. This day marks the anniversary of the Negros Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, which occurred in 1898...
Kanakadasa Jayanthi: The Birth Anniversary of Karnataka’s Great Saint Poet
Kanakadasa Jayanthi is a significant cultural and religious occasion celebrated primarily in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. This festival commemorates the birth anniversary of the revered saint and poet Kanakadasa, who played a pivotal role in promoting the Bhakti movement through his devotional songs and compositions...
Events
In 2017, Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, resulting in the tragic deaths of 26 individuals and injuring 22 others. This devastating incident marked one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
In 2015, Rona Ambrose succeeded Stephen Harper as the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, marking a significant transition in Canadian political leadership.
In 2015, a catastrophic iron ore tailings dam failure occurred in Minas Gerais, Brazil, unleashing a devastating flood that inundated the valley and triggered mudslides in the village of Bento Rodrigues. This tragic event resulted in a loss of at least 17 lives, with two additional individuals reported missing.
In 2013, India successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission, marking its inaugural interplanetary probe and a significant milestone in space exploration.
In 2009, U.S. Army Major Nidal Hasan carried out the deadliest mass shooting at a U.S. military installation, resulting in the tragic deaths of 13 individuals and injuries to 32 others at Fort Hood, Texas. This tragic event highlighted critical issues surrounding security and mental health in the military.
2007 – Google launches the Android mobile operating system, revolutionizing the world of smartphones and mobile technology.
In 2007, China successfully launched its first lunar satellite, Chang'e 1, which entered orbit around the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
In 2006, Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, along with co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, received death sentences in the al-Dujail trial. Their convictions were for their crucial roles in the 1982 massacre of 148 Shia Muslims, a pivotal event in Iraq's tumultuous history.
In 1996, Bill Clinton secured his reelection as President of the United States, marking a significant moment in American political history.
Births
2002 – Matty Beniers, American ice hockey player
1997 – Jordan Bone, American basketball player
1995 – Trey Lyles, Canadian basketball player
1994 – Astou Ndour-Fall, Senegalese-Spanish basketball player
1993 – Hideya Tawada, Japanese actor and model
1992 – Marco Verratti, Italian footballer
1992 – Odell Beckham Jr., American football player
1991 – Shōdai Naoya, Japanese sumo wrestler
1991 – Jon Gray, American baseball player
1991 – Flume, Australian DJ and producer
Deaths
2022 – Aaron Carter, American singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer and actor (b. 1987)
2021 – Marília Mendonça, Brazilian singer (b. 1995)
2015 – Hans Mommsen, German historian and academic (b. 1930)
2015 – Czesław Kiszczak, Polish general and politician, 11th Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Poland (b. 1925)
2015 – Soma Edirisinghe, Sri Lankan businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1939)
2015 – Nora Brockstedt, Norwegian singer (b. 1923)
2014 – Abdelwahab Meddeb, Tunisian-French author, poet, and scholar (b. 1946)
2014 – Lane Evans, American lawyer and politician (b. 1951)
2014 – Manitas de Plata, French guitarist (b. 1921)
2013 – Juan Carlos Calabró, Argentinian actor and screenwriter (b. 1934)