On February 5, history records 43 notable events, 206 famous births and 81 deaths, spanning the years 756 to 1849.
Events on this day include: An Lushan, leader of a revolt against the Tang Dynasty, declares himself emperor and establishes the state of Yan. (756); Henry of Navarre abjures Catholicism at Tours and rejoins the Protestant forces in the French Wars of Religion. (1576).
Notable people born on February 5 include Emperor Sanjō (976), John II, Marquess of Montferrat (1321), Philip II, Duke of Savoy (1438).
Notable figures who died on this day include Avitus of Vienne (523), Emperor Kanmu (806), Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich (1015).
Events on 5 February 43
See all →An Lushan, leader of a revolt against the Tang Dynasty, declares himself emperor and establishes the state of Yan.
Henry of Navarre abjures Catholicism at Tours and rejoins the Protestant forces in the French Wars of Religion.
A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society.
South Carolina becomes the second state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
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Birthdays on 5 February 206
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Deaths on 5 February 81
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