July 05
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Bloody Thursday(International Longshore and Warehouse Union)
Commemorates the violent 1934 clash between San Francisco longshoremen and police, a pivotal moment in the American labor movement.
Christianfeast day:
Anthony Maria Zaccaria, priest (died 1539), Cyril and Methodius(a public holiday inCzech RepublicandSlovakia), Wexford Martyrs(Roman Catholic Church), Zoe of Rome(Roman Catholic Church), July 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A liturgical day honoring multiple Christian saints, observed across Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Constitution Day (Armenia)
Commemorates the adoption of Armenia's constitution on July 5, 1995, marking the foundation of its modern democracy.
Fifth of July (New York), historic celebration of the abolition of slavery in New York in 1827.
A historic observance in New York marking the end of slavery in the state on July 5, 1827.
Independence Day (Algeria), celebrating the independence of Algeria from France in 1962.
Celebrates Algeria's declaration of independence from France on July 5, 1962.
Independence Day (Cape Verde), celebrating the independence of Cape Verde from Portugal in 1975.
Marks Cape Verde's independence from Portugal on July 5, 1975.
Independence Day (Venezuela), celebrating the independence of Venezuela from Spain in 1811; also National Armed Forces Day.
Honors Venezuela's declaration of independence from Spain on July 5, 1811, and celebrates the National Armed Forces.
Tynwald Day, if July 5 is on a weekend, the holiday is the following Monday. (Isle of Man)
The national day of the Isle of Man, featuring the historic Tynwald outdoor parliament ceremony.
Anthony Maria Zaccaria, priest (died 1539)
Feast day honoring St. Anthony Maria Zaccaria, founder of the Barnabite order, commemorated on July 5.
Events
The official opening of Constantine's Bridge built over the Danube between Sucidava (Corabia, Romania) and Oescus (Gigen, Bulgaria) by the Roman architect Theophilus Patricius.
In 328, Emperor Constantine's Bridge over the Danube was officially opened, connecting Sucidava in modern Romania with Oescus in modern Bulgaria.
The Burgundian and Majorcan claimants of the Principality of Achaea meet in the Battle of Manolada.
In 1316, rival Burgundian and Majorcan forces clashed at the Battle of Manolada over control of the medieval Principality of Achaea in Greece.
The Maronite College is established in Rome.
In 1584, the Maronite College was founded in Rome to educate members of the Maronite Church and foster cultural ties between East and West.
Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an unsuccessful invasion of the Kingdom of Kandy during the Campaign of Danture in Sri Lanka.
In 1594, Portuguese troops led by Pedro Lopes de Sousa embarked on the Campaign of Danture but failed to conquer the independent Kingdom of Kandy in Sri Lanka.
John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland.
In 1610, English entrepreneur John Guy departed Bristol with 39 colonists to establish one of the first permanent English settlements in Newfoundland.
Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
In 1687, Isaac Newton published the landmark work 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica', establishing the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
The Battle of Chesma between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire begins.
On July 5, 1770, the naval Battle of Chesma began as Russian and Ottoman fleets clashed in the Aegean Sea during the Russo-Turkish War.
The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition in a final effort to avoid war with Great Britain during the American Revolution.
The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been ruled by the British king).
In 1803, the Convention of Artlenburg was signed, allowing Napoleonic France to occupy the Electorate of Hanover under the personal union with the British crown.
Births
Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I
One of the earliest known rulers of the ancient Maya civilization, Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I led his city-state during the Classic period.
Mokjong of Goryeo
A Korean monarch of the Goryeo dynasty, Mokjong ruled during a period of court intrigue and reform.
Al-Mustansir Billah
The eighth Fatimid Caliph, Al-Mustansir Billah led his dynasty during the 11th century.
Joan of the Tower
An English princess who became Queen Consort of Scotland through her marriage to David II.
Giovanni Sforza
An Italian nobleman of the influential Sforza family during the Renaissance.
Garzia de' Medici
A scion of the Medici family, Garzia was the son of Cosimo I, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Francesco Maria del Monte
An Italian cardinal and prominent patron of the arts during the late Renaissance.
Elisabeth of Austria
A Habsburg princess who served as Queen of France as the wife of King Charles IX.
Carlo Contarini
The 102nd Doge of Venice, leading the Republic during the mid-17th century.
Deaths
Cui Yuan
Tang dynasty chancellor and statesman.
Dugu Sun
Tang dynasty chancellor and official.
Lu Yi
Tang dynasty chancellor and reformer.
Pei Shu
Prominent Tang dynasty chancellor.
Wang Pu
Late Tang dynasty chancellor.
Xu Ji
Chancellor during the Five Dynasties period.
Murakami
Emperor of Japan from 946 to 967.
Ísleifur Gissurarson
First bishop of Iceland and church leader.
William of Hirsau
Abbot of Hirsau and monastic reformer.