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Home On This Day On This Day in History – June 5

What Happened on June 5?1981 – The first cases of AIDS are reportedThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described five cases of a rare form of pneumonia, a deadly immune deficiency disease which later became known as AIDS. In 2000, more than 40 million people worldwide were affected by it.1968 – Robert F. Kennedy is assassinatedThe attacker, a 24-year old Palestinian, was disgruntled by Kennedy's support for Israel. The brother of former U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, died on the following day.1967 – The Six-Day War begins in the Middle EastIsraeli forces launched a surprise attack against Egypt, prompting other Arab allies to enter the conflict. Egypt had previously blocked the Straits of Tiran to Israeli traffic and amassed its troops at the border between the two countries.1956 – Elvis Presley first performs “Hound Dog” live on TVPresley's suggestive hip movements during this performance earned him his nickname, “Elvis the Pelvis.” “Hound Dog” became his best-selling song with about 10 million sold copies.1883 – The first Orient Express leaves ParisThe legendary train journey from Paris to Istanbul featured in many works of popular culture, including Bram Stoker's “Dracula” and Agatha Christie's “Murder on the Orient Express.“

Births on June 51976 – Ross NobleEnglish comedian, actor1898 – Federico García LorcaSpanish poet, playwright, director1883 – John Maynard KeynesEnglish economist1878 – Pancho VillaMexican general1660 – Sarah ChurchillEnglish Duchess of Marlborough

Deaths on June 52012 – Ray BradburyAmerican author2004 – Ronald ReaganAmerican actor, politician, 40th President of the United States1975 – Paul KeresEstonian chess player1916 – Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl KitchenerEnglish field marshal1900 – Stephen CraneAmerican journalist, author, poetChange Date:
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- Constitution Day, Faroe Islands
- Constitution Day, Denmark
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- Corpus Christi Holiday, Liechtenstein
- Father’s Day, Denmark

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