On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
November 5
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Korean War: The 27th British Commonwealth Brigade succeeded in preventing a Chinese breakthrough at the Battle of Pakchon.
Wikipedia: Korean War
An earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a major tsunami that affected the Kuril Islands and other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Wikipedia: 1952 Severo-Kurilsk earthquake
Israeli ultra-nationalist rabbi Meir Kahane (pictured) was assassinated in a New York City hotel by an Arab gunman.
Wikipedia: Ultranationalism
Aline Chrétien (pictured) thwarted André Dallaire's attempt to assassinate her husband, Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien, by locking the bedroom door in 24 Sussex Drive, their official residence in Ottawa.
Wikipedia: Aline Chrétien
American serial killer Gary Ridgway pleaded guilty to 48 counts of first-degree murder.
Wikipedia: Gary Ridgway
U.S. Army major Nidal Hasan went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, the worst shooting ever to take place on an American military base, killing 13.
Wikipedia: United States Army
The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary probe.
Wikipedia: ISRO