June 5
June 5 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 209 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Gemini.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 5 the Sun's declination is approximately +22.6°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 5.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- World Environment Day (UN)
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1947 — U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall announced the European Recovery Program — the Marshall Plan — at Harvard. ↗(79 years ago)more
The Marshall Plan was an American initiative enacted in 1948 to provide foreign aid to Western Europe. The United States transferred $13.3 billion to 17 European countries in economic recovery programs to Western European economies after the end of World War II in Europe.
1967 — The Six-Day War began with Israeli attacks on Egyptian airfields. ↗(59 years ago)more
The Six-Day War, or the 1967 Arab–Israeli war, was fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states, primarily Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, in the context of the Arab–Israeli conflict. In the war, Israel captured and occupied the West Bank from Jordan, the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
1968 — U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot at a Los Angeles hotel; he died the next day. ↗(58 years ago)more
On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to treat him, but he died the following day at the age of 42.
1981 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first cases of what would become known as AIDS. ↗(45 years ago)more
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is a preventable disease. It can be managed with treatment and become a manageable chronic health condition.
Notable births
1878 — Pancho Villa, Mexican revolutionary. ↗(148 years ago)more
Francisco "Pancho" Villa was a Mexican revolutionary, guerrilla leader, and politician. He was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution, which forced out President and dictator Porfirio Díaz, subsequently ending the Porfiriato, and brought Francisco I. Madero to power in 1911.
1956 — Kenny G, American saxophonist. ↗(70 years ago)more
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling instrumentalist in history.
Notable deaths
- 1916 — Lord Kitchener, British field marshal, in the sinking of HMS Hampshire. ↗(110 years ago)
more
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Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (157) | 157 · prime |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (209) | 11 × 19 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 05062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +22.64° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 15 days |