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What happend on 5th August
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1949
In Ecuador an earthquake destroys 50 towns and kills more than 6000.
1944
545 Japanese POW's attempt what many believe to be the biggest prison breakout in history, outside the town of Cowra, NSW, Australia. Most are killed but many escape and later commit suicide. 5 Australian guards also die.
1914
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
1912
Japan's first taxicab service begins in Ginza, Tokyo.
1884
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.
1882
Standard Oil of New Jersey is established.
1874
Japan launches its postal savings system, modeled after a similar system in England.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Mobile Bay begins
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge
1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government issues the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US $800; rescinded in 1872).
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