Talk:June 5

Selected anniversaries for the "On this day" section of the Main Page

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June 5: World Environment Day; Jerusalem Day in Israel (2024) Antonio Luna 1897 – The Ancient Temples and Shrines Preservation Law was passed, instituting the protection of structures and artifacts in Japan designated National Treasures. 1899 – Antonio Luna (pictured), Commanding General of the Philippine Army, was assassinated in the midst of the Philippine–American War. 1997 – Anticipating a coup attempt, President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo ordered the detention of his rival Denis Sassou Nguesso, initiating a second civil war. 2004 – Noël Mamère, the mayor of Bègles, conducted a marriage ceremony for two men, even though same-sex marriage in France had not yet been legalised. 2009 – After almost two months of civil disobedience, at least 31 people were killed in clashes between the National Police and indigenous people in Bagua Province, Peru. Ivy Compton-Burnett (b. 1884) Theippan Maung Wa (b. 1899) Elizabeth Gloster (b. 1949) Megumi Nakajima (b. 1989) More anniversaries: June 4 June 5 June 6

Fall of Rome

Did the Allies enter Rome on June 5th or June 4th?

Moved / removed

• 1741 - Vitus Bering departs Kamchatka to explore Alaska.

It did happen in 1741 but the June 5th date is only supported by bad sources as far as I could tell. Other possible dates: June 15th (log entry by the captain for that day as told by a 5th grade student), June 8th (only ref seems to be Encarta and works that used Encarta as a reference [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569148_6/Alaska.html\). --mav 21:31, 4 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Moved to June 15:

• 1752 - Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (kite + key + lightning)

Nope - happened on June 15. --mav 21:31, 4 Jun 2004 (UTC)

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• 1833 - Ada Lovelace meets Charles Babbage.

Not significant to world history. --mav

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• 1895 - Women's rights: Nicholas Flood Davin's motion to enfranchise women defeated in Canadian House of Commons.
• 1940 - Canadian Cabinet declares Nazi, Fascist and Communist organizations illegal and jails leaders.

Could not be confirmed outside of 'this day in history'-type websites and Wikipedia mirrors. --mav 21:31, 4 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Moved to June 4:

• 1944 - World War II: Rome falls to the Allies. It is the first capital of an Axis nation to fall

Nope - it fell on the 4th (unless there is a time zone issue). [1] --mav 21:31, 4 Jun 2004 (UTC)

• Removed 1924 Fax Transmission piece...was removed from Wikipedia Fax page and could not find mention of this on the external links. CWPappas 05:40, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

• Removed 1944 - World War II: The two largest invasion fleets heretofore in history sailed that morning on opposite sides of the world.

I assume one refers to the Normandy D-day invasion of June 6, 1944; the other is less clear to me. Awkwardly worded, no link to an actual event. Bo Lawler 21:50, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Rubik's Cube World Championships

I was just wondering why this event was deleted from the list. Is it not notable enough? (If it is not, it should also be removed from the 1982 page, where it is also listed.) I'd appreciate an explanation, if only so I can better understand what types of events are considered notable, and which ones are not. Thanks! --Twilightsojourn 20:27, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Socrates

Is there anyone who can verify that Socrates was born on this day? 199.91.34.33 (talk) 13:48, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

I doubt it. As far as I'm aware, even the year of his birth is not 100% certain. Cosmic Latte (talk) 13:50, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

I've gone ahead and removed that entry. I can't find any evidence to support it. Cosmic Latte (talk) 05:57, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

A question June 5th in US THomas Edison Day?

Just heard that June 5th is considred Thomas Alva Edison day by the uS Federal Goverment. However ,all my attempts to find out why this is so and who proclaimed this date June 5th as Edison day have not been answered The Edison Musuem West Orange New Jersey (USA) celebrates this date as Edsion day . But no one there seems to know why? Any one with info on this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by WINNERMOI (talk • contribs) 05:07, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

Grundlovsdag

In Denmark, June 5th is celebrated as the day that Grundloven(The Fundamental Law, or act "The Ground Law") was signed by King Frederik the 7th. The law was a major breakthrough for democracy and freedom of expression, and I think it is still the dominating law in Danish law. Isn't that interesting enough to get on the list? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.27.162.135 (talk) 15:13, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

It certainly is, and it's already mentioned under June 5#Events as well as June 5#Holidays and observances. Favonian (talk) 15:23, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

Births and deaths

In accordance with the guidelines, I'm continuing to weed the Births and Deaths sections by removing entries for celebrities with 0-4 articles in other languages. Where possible, these have been transferred to the relevant Year in Topic articles. As well as making the lists more manageable, this will help with the globalization effort. Deb (talk) 14:21, 19 June 2015 (UTC)

Movement of 15 Khordad

Movement of 15 Khordad: Protests against the arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. In several cities, masses of angry demonstrators are confronted by tanks and paratroopers.Saff V. (talk) 08:54, 23 May 2016 (UTC)

but is it an official thing today? --142.163.195.66 (talk) 17:09, 5 June 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 June 2019

Please add:

1968 - Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy 65.222.120.131 (talk) 15:46, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

 Partly done: Changed the wording a bit, see here. MrClog (talk) 19:19, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

World Day against Speciesism

does not belong here, is a private initiative. any discussion? --142.163.195.66 (talk) 17:07, 5 June 2021 (UTC)

 Done Good idea. Toddst1 (talk) 17:21, 5 June 2021 (UTC)

It's a day that's been observed internationally. A glimpse into it can be had at this link, for example. Like many other international days, it could've begun as a private initiative but it's not private any more. It's one of the days when awareness events are conducted across the globe by the animal liberation movement. There are news articles on this as well (just added one). Rasnaboy (talk) 17:36, 5 June 2021 (UTC)

 Done @User:Toddst1. Added source. Rasnaboy (talk) 18:23, 5 June 2021 (UTC)