June 5th is known as Sausage Roll Day and World Environment Day.
Today is the 157th day of the year, and there are 209 days left in 2024.
June 5 was an important day for the US and France during times of war but the day, but there are many other less drastic events on this day that make it special.
Did you know that on this day in 1876, Americans were introduced to bananas? They were displayed at the World’s Fair in Philadelphia and until this point were practically unknown.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 5th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on June 5 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2006
Serbia declared its independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
The decision followed a referendum in May of that year which showed that 55% of voters favored independence. The last time Serbia was an independent state was in 1918.
1661
Isaac Newton was admitted as a student to Cambridge University’s Trinity College.
Newton, who was older than most of the other students, originally entered the college with the aim of attaining a law degree. It was only in 1663 that he finally began to take an interest in science and math, the realms to which he ended up contributing most.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Troye Sivan? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1971
Mark Wahlberg
American
Actor
Age:
53 years old
Born In:
Massachusetts, USA
1976
Joe Gatto
American
Comedian
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1979
Pete Wentz
American
Musician
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Illinois, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, June 5th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1911
2004
Ronald Reagan
American
Politician
1911
2004
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was an American politician born on February 6, 1911. He died on this day in 2004, at age 93 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Jun 5, 2004 (Age 93)
Died In:
California, USA
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
World Environment Day
The United Nations created World Environment Day to raise awareness of environmental issues worldwide and encourage all of us to do our part to protect our planet. Make it your goal today to see what ways you can help to protect our environment, or even donate to a charity.
Sausage Roll Day
Who could possibly not enjoy a sausage roll? With that flaky, crisp pastry and delicious meaty center, you’d be mad not to be partial to this treat from time to time. With today officially being Sausage Roll Day, it’s the perfect day to treat yourself, or maybe bake some yourself?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The Danish flag is the oldest current flag of a sovereign state. It was adopted in 1370 or earlier. The second oldest is the flag of the Netherlands at 1572.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Gemini.
As an air sign, Gemini is also associated with the mind and knowledge. They like to pick things apart to understand them.
People born in June all have the Alexandrite birthstone. Alexandrite is created through a rare occurrence of nature. It was first discovered in the 1830s near the Tokovaya River in Russia’s Ural Mountains and named after Alexander II of Russia.
If you were born on June 5th, your estimated date of conception would be September 12th in the previous year.
A baby conceived on June 5, 2024, will likely be due around February 26, 2025.
