February 5

    What happened on February 5 in history

    3 events fall on February 5, from 1885 to 1971. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 5

    1. 1885

      The Congo Free State is established

      Leopold II of Belgium takes personal possession of a territory the size of western Europe.

      Read about Washington Monument Nearing CompletionPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1919

      United Artists is founded

      Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Griffith set up a studio run by its performers.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1971

      Apollo 14 lands on the Moon

      Shepard and Mitchell touch down in the Fra Mauro highlands.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

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