October 5

    What happened on October 5 in history

    7 events fall on October 5, from 1582 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 5

    1. 1582

      The Gregorian reform takes effect

      The lost days are absorbed and the calendar realigns with the seasons.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1789

      The women's march on Versailles

      Market women walk to the palace and bring the royal family to Paris.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1908

      Bulgaria declares independence

      Ferdinand proclaims the end of Ottoman suzerainty.

      Read about Louis Blériot Crosses the English ChannelPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1930

      The R101 crashes

      Britain's airship programme ends in a field near Beauvais.

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

    5. 1962

      The first James Bond film opens

      Dr No premieres in London.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1962

      Love Me Do is released

      The Beatles' first single appears on Parlophone.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1969

      Monty Python begins

      The first episode of Flying Circus airs on BBC One.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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