What happend on 5th October

04.10
06.10
1905

Wilbur Wright pilots Wright Flyer III in a flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes. A world record that stands until 1908.

1895

The first individual time trial for racing cyclists is held on a 50-mile course north of London.

1877

Chief Joseph surrenders his Nez Percé band to General Nelson A. Miles.

1869

A strong hurricane devestates the Bay of Fundy region of Maritime Canada. The storm had been predicted over a year before by a British naval officer.

1864

The Indian city of Calcutta is almost totally destroyed by a cyclone; 60,000 die.

1793

French Revolution: Christianity is disestablished in France.

1665

The University of Kiel is founded.

1582

Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.