August 05
Wednesday 05, 1964:
American aircraft from carriers USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation bomb North Vietnam in retaliation for strikes attacked US destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Wednesday 05, 1914:
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
Thursday 05, 1858:
Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It operated for less than a month.
Friday 05, 1583:
Sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes first English colony in North America, at what is now St John's, Newfoundland.
Friday 05, 642:
Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia
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