August 05
Saturday 05, 1995:
The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is liberated by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated as the day of victory ("Homeland Thanksgiving Day") in Croatia.
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.
Tuesday 05, 1884:
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.
Sunday 05, 1860:
Carl IV of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.
Friday 05, 1583:
Sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes first English colony in North America, at what is now St John's, Newfoundland.
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