What happend on 5th July

04.07
06.07
1948

British National Health Service Act enacted.

1946

The bikini is introduced.

1945

World War II: Liberation of the Philippines declared.

1943

World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).

1943

World War II: Battle of Kursk

1941

World War II: German troops reach the Dniepr River.

1940

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

1937

Highest recorded temperature in Canada, at Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan: 45 °C.

1934

"Bloody Thursday"

1884

Germany takes possession of Cameroon.