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June 5: Day of the Week
June 5, 2024 is the 157th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 209 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mercredi.
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Here’s the June calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
June 5 Historical Event(s)
1832
The June Rebellion breaks out in Paris in an attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Louis-Philippe.
1837
Houston, Texas is incorporated by the Republic of Texas.
1888
The Rio de la Plata Earthquake takes place.
1917
World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as “Army registration day”.
1942
World War II: United States declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.
1956
Elvis Presley introduces his new single, “Hound Dog”, on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements.
1963
Movement of 15 Khordad: Protest against arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini by Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. In several cities, masses of angry demonstrators are confronted by tanks and paratroopers.
1975
The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum, on remaining in the European Economic Community (EEC).
1977
A coup takes place in Seychelles.
1993
Portions of the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, fall into the sea following a landslide.
Who were born on June 5?
1941
Erasmo Carlos, Brazilian singer and songwriter
1947
Laurie Anderson, American performance artist
1947
Tom Evans, English musician (Badfinger) (d. 1983)
1949
Ken Follett, Welsh author
1950
J. J. Bittenbinder, American television host and author
1950
Ronnie Dyson, American singer and actor (d. 1990)
1958
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, President of the Comoros
1963
Joe Rudán, Hungarian heavy metal singer
1985
Kenny De Ketele, Belgian cyclist
1988
Alessandro Salvi, Italian footballer
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