July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 179 days remain until the end of the year.

Jul 5, 2025 · Historical events for the 5th of July. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on July 5.

On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe defeats the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man ever to win Wimbledon, the most coveted championship in tennis.

Jun 13, 2024 · On July 5, 1915, the Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence and freedom, began a historic nationwide tour to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds during …

On This Day In History - July 5: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Jan 1, 2020 · Did you know that July 5 is known as Mechanical Pencil Day? Here you'll learn some interesting facts & events that happened on this day throughout history.

Historical Events on July 5 1814: British forces under General Phineas Riall are defeated by American forces under Major General Jacob Brown at the Battle of Chippawa during the War …

On July 5, 1775, the Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt by American colonists to avoid a full-scale war with Great Britain.

Discover what happened on 5 July. Explore key events, famous birthdays, and historical milestones from past to present.

On July 5, 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, and his wife Catherine established the Christian Mission in London’s poverty-stricken East End.