What happend on 5th October

04.10
06.10
1953

Earl Warren is sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.

1953

The first documented recovery meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is held.

1949

WSAZ, the United States' first television station, located in Huntington, West Virginia, begins broadcasting.

1947

The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

1944

Canadian Air Force pilots shoot down the first German Jet fighter over France.

1936

The Jarrow March sets off for London.

1930

British Airship R101 crashed in France en-route to India on its maiden voyage.

1921

Baseball: The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time.

1915

Bulgaria enters World War I as one of the Central Powers.

1910

Portugal overthrows its monarchy and declares itself a republic.