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Historical Events on July 5

  • British invasions of the River Plate

    1807

    In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion.

  • Battle of Wagram

    1809

    The largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Wagram is fought between the French and Austrian Empires.

  • Vichy France

    1940

    World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.

  • Battle of Kursk

    1943

    World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel.

  • Philippines

    1945

    World War II: The liberation of the Philippines is declared.

  • Battle of Osan

    1950

    Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.

  • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

    1987

    Sri Lankan Civil War: The LTTE uses suicide attacks on the Sri Lankan Army for the first time. The Black Tigers are born and, in the following years, will continue to kill with the tactic.

  • United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267

    1999

    U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

  • 2006 North Korean missile test

    2006

    North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan.

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