1698
Russia's Peter the Great imposed a tax on beards in an effort to bring his country more in line with Western Europe.
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Peter the Great, the ruler of Russia, imposed a tax on beards in 1698. This was part of his efforts to modernize Russia and align it with Western Europe. He believed that adopting Western customs and practices would help strengthen Russia's economy and culture. --AI analysis
1836
Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
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Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. He played a crucial role in Texas' fight for independence from Mexico and later became the governor of Texas after it joined the United States. --AI analysis
1882
The first United States Labor Day parade was held in New York City.
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The first United States Labor Day parade took place in New York City in 1882. Labor Day was established to recognize the hard work and contributions of laborers in the United States. It is now celebrated annually on the first Monday in September. --AI analysis
1904
The United States and Japan signed the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War.
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The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed on September 5, 1904, between the United States and Japan, marking the end of the Russo-Japanese War. The war was fought between Russia and Japan over control of Manchuria and Korea. The treaty led to Japan's rise as a major world power. --AI analysis
1914
World War I: First Battle of the Marne began. Northeast of Paris, the French attack outflanked the German right wing, leading to a French victory.
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The First Battle of the Marne began on September 5, 1914, during World War I. It took place northeast of Paris and involved a French attack that outflanked the German right wing, resulting in a French victory. This battle was significant as it halted the German advance on Paris and prevented a quick German victory in the war. --AI analysis
1939
The United States declared its neutrality in the war in Europe.
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On September 5, 1939, the United States declared its neutrality in the war in Europe. This was shortly after the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, which marked the beginning of World War II. The U.S. maintained its neutrality until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. --AI analysis
1957
Governor of Arkansas Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to prevent African American students from attending Little Rock Central High School.
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On September 5, 1957, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to prevent African American students from attending Little Rock Central High School. This event was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, as it highlighted the resistance to desegregation in the South. --AI analysis
1972
Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group took several members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage in Munich, West Germany.
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On September 5, 1972, a group of Palestinian terrorists took several members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage during the Munich Olympics in West Germany. The event became known as the Munich Massacre and resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, as well as one West German police officer. --AI analysis
1975
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme attempted to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, California.
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On September 5, 1975, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme attempted to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, California. Fromme was a follower of Charles Manson and was later convicted of attempted assassination of a president. --AI analysis
1978
Camp David Accords: Menachem Begin and Anwar El-Sadat begin the peace conference at Camp David with Jimmy Carter.
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On September 5, 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat began a peace conference at Camp David with U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The conference led to the signing of the Camp David Accords, which aimed to establish a framework for peace in the Middle East. --AI analysis
1997
Mother Teresa's State Funeral was held in Calcutta.
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On September 5, 1997, Mother Teresa's state funeral was held in Calcutta, India. Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who dedicated her life to caring for the poor and sick. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonized as a saint in 2016. --AI analysis
2005
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 overran the runway at Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia and crashed into a crowded residential district, killing 149 people on board and another 30 on the ground.
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On September 5, 2005, Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashed at Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia. The plane overran the runway and crashed into a crowded residential district, resulting in the deaths of 149 people on board and another 30 on the ground. --AI analysis
2008
The Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, heard the first night-time and first-ever female nominee for Vice-President in Sarah Palin.
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On September 5, 2008, the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featured Sarah Palin as the first-ever female nominee for Vice President. Palin was chosen by Republican presidential candidate John McCain to be his running mate in the 2008 election. --AI analysis
2017
Residual Lee flooding causes the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for the city of New Orleans.
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On September 5, 2017, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the city of New Orleans due to residual flooding from Hurricane Lee. The warning was necessary to alert residents of potential dangers and to take necessary precautions. --AI analysis
2018
United States Senator John McCain dies at the age of 81.
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On September 5, 2018, U.S. Senator John McCain passed away at the age of 81. McCain was a prominent Republican politician who served as a senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death. He was also the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 election. --AI analysis
