April 05

Monday 05, 1993:

The Child Support Act 1991, administered by the Child Support Agency, comes into effect in the United Kingdom.

Monday 05, 1976:

In the People's Republic of China, the April Fifth Movement leads to the Tiananmen incident.

Tuesday 05, 1955:

Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health.

Sunday 05, 1936:

Tupelo-Gainesville Outbreak: A F5 tornado slams into the north side of Tupelo, Mississippi, killing 233. It is the 4th deadliest tornado in U.S. history.

Thursday 05, 1804:

The first recorded meteorite falls in Possil, Scotland (High Possil Meteorite).