January 5

    What happened on January 5 in history

    3 events fall on January 5, from 1919 to 1968. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 5

    1. 1919

      The German Workers' Party is founded

      The Munich group Adolf Hitler joins later that year becomes the Nazi Party.

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

    2. 1933

      Golden Gate Bridge construction begins

      Work starts on a span many engineers had called impossible across the strait.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1968

      The Prague Spring begins

      Alexander Dubček takes over the Czechoslovak party and promises socialism with a human face.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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