June 05

Thursday 05, 1975:

The UK holds its first and only UK-wide referendum, on remaining in the EEC

Tuesday 05, 1956:

Elvis Presley introduces his new single, Hound Dog, on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements.

Tuesday 05, 1917:

World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as "Army registration day."

Tuesday 05, 1866:

Calculations indicate Pluto reached its most recent aphelion (furthest point from Sun) on this day. The next aphelion will occur in August 2113.

Thursday 05, 1783:

The Montgolfier brothers publicly demonstrate their montgolfière (hot air balloon).