WHAT HAPPENED ON 5. NOVEMBER
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Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity founded at Syracuse University. (5. November 1914)

The Kingdom of Poland is proclaimed by the Act of November 5th of the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary. (5. November 1916)

The Everett Massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between the Industrial Workers of the World organizers and local police. (5. November 1916)

October Revolution: In Tallinn, Estonia, Communist leader Jaan Anvelt leads revolutionaries in overthrowing the Provisional Government (As Estonia and Russia are still using the Julian Calendar, subsequent period references show an October 23 date). (5. November 1917)

St. Tikhon of Moscow is elected the Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church. (5. November 1917)

Secret agent Sidney Reilly, the first "super-spy" of the 20th century, is executed by the OGPU, the secret police of the Soviet Union. (5. November 1925)

Adolf Hitler holds a secret meeting and states his plans for acquiring "living space" for the German people. (5. November 1937)

World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. (5. November 1943)

Colombia joins the United Nations. (5. November 1945)

Korean War: British and Australian forces from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade successfully halted the advancing Chinese 117th Division during the Battle of Pakchon. (5. November 1950)

After being destroyed in World War II, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens with a performance of Beethoven's Fidelio. (5. November 1955)

The Hither Green rail crash in the United Kingdom kills 49 people. Survivors include Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. (5. November 1967)

Vietnam War: The United States Military Assistance Command in Vietnam reports the lowest weekly American soldier death toll in five years (24). (5. November 1970)

Byford Dolphin diving bell accident kills five and leaves one severely injured. (5. November 1983)

USS Rentz, USS Reeves and USS Oldendorf visit Qingdao (Tsing Tao) China – the first US Naval visit to China since 1949. (5. November 1986)

Govan Mbeki is released from custody after serving 24 years of a life sentence for terrorism and treason. (5. November 1987)

Rabbi Meir Kahane, founder of the far-right Kach movement, is shot dead after a speech at a New York City hotel. (5. November 1990)

André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada. He is thwarted when the Prime Minister's wife locks the door. (5. November 1995)

Pakistani President Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari dismisses the government of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and dissolves the National Assembly of Pakistan. (5. November 1996)

Green River Killer Gary Ridgway pleaded guilty to 48 counts of murder. (5. November 2003)