5 Oct, 1994 Switzerland Solar Tradition Cult
October 5th, 1994 : Forty Eight members of the Order of the Solar Tradition Cult committed suicide to escape the hypocrisies and oppression of this world.
5 Oct, 1999 Paddington Train Crash
1999 : Two trains collide near Paddington Station in west London at the height of the morning rush hour. There are so far 8 confirmed dead, 40 seriously injured and 200 with minor injuries. It was later confirmed that 31 died in the accident which was caused by one of the trains going through a red stop light.
5 Oct, 1999 Village of Teziutlan Buried In Mudslide
1999 : The small Mexican village of Teziutlan is buried by mud and rocks caused by torrential rains, rescuers on the scene have estimated that between 60 and 80 homes are completely buried. Teziutlan is one of many villages in the area affected over the next 3 weeks by mudslides and the full extent of the worst floods Mexico has seen in 40 years will not be known for some time due to the difficulty in reaching outlying areas. In November after the mud was cleared and buried homes checked the final death toll from the October floods was more than 400. The worst affected village was Acalama where 170 were killed after the defrosted side of a mountain collapsed on the village.
5 Oct, 2000 Vojislav Kostunica Yugoslavia President
2000 : Opposition supporters have stormed the Yugoslav parliament in Belgrade proclaiming Vojislav Kostunica as the new Yugoslav president. The anger and demonstrations were over Milošević's rejection of a first-round opposition victory in elections for the Federal parliament and presidency in September which led to mass demonstrations in Belgrade culminating in the storming of the Parliament building.
5 Oct, 2001 U.S.A. Anthrax
October 5th, 2001 : Concerns over the threat of an increase in biological attack by terrorists increased when a Florida man died after opening a letter containing anthrax bacteria sent through the US Postal Service.
5 Oct, 2005 U.S.A. Tom DeLay
2005 : Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is indicted by a grand jury on two new charges of money laundering following his indictment by a separate grand jury on criminal conspiracy charges last week.
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5 Oct, 2006 Germany Mass Graves Found
2006 : Fifty-one skeletons, twenty-nine adults and twenty-two children, were found in a mass grave in a cemetery at a Catholic church in Menden-Barge, Germany. The remains are believed to be from victims of the Nazi-era euthanasia program, “Action T4,” and one witness stated that during World War II, he saw bodies being brought to the site by a horse-drawn cart.
5 Oct, 2007 China Product Recalls
2007 : China Exports especially Children's Toys continue to be subject to recall both in the United States and Europe due to potential risks due to excessive lead paint content, toys recalled include keychains, Halloween tumblers, toy blocks, wooden toys, baby rattles, bookmarks and bracelets. Over the last few months over 21 million Chinese goods have been recalled from major US companies including Toys R Us, KB Toys, Target and Mattel, prompting calls in the US for much tougher scrutiny of Chinese imports.
5 Oct, 2011 Sarah Palin Announces She Will Not Run For President
October 5th, 2011 : Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, formally announced that she would not run for president in the 2012 election. The announcement ended months of speculation by media and other politicians that she might run for the highest office.
5 Oct, 2011 Unions Show Support for Occupy Wall Street
2011 : Unions including CWA and the ATU Show Support for Occupy Wall Street protestors by joining the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York City.
5 Oct, 2011 Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dies
2011 : Visionary co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Jobs, died after battling pancreatic cancer for several years. The 56-year-old former CEO had resigned prior to his death leading to speculation that his health had made a turn for the worse. Fans of him and his company immediately set up memorials and tributes at Apple stores and on the internet upon hearing the news.
5 Oct, 2011 India Launches $35 Tablet Computer
2011 : India launches the Aakash tablet computer for just $35. The tablet was made to provide greater access to the internet and technology for poor students in rural communities.
5 Oct, 2012 Orlando Cruz Comes Out as Gay
October 5th, 2012 : Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz became the first active boxer to publicly come out as gay. Cruz made his announcement just weeks before his Featherweight title fight against Jorge Pazos.
5 Oct, 2013 Morocco Teens Arrested for Kissing Photo
2013 : Two teenagers in Morocco were arrested for posting a picture of themselves kissing on Facebook. The teens, a fifteen year old and fourteen year old, were taken into custody for violating public decency after a newspaper printed the photo.
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Bob Geldof
Born: 5th October 1951 Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
Known For : Bob Geldof known for a string of number 1 hits with the Boom Town Rats in the 70s and 80s including "Rat Trap" and "I Don't Like Mondays". Possibly even better known for his work mobilizing the pop world to do something about the news reports about starving children in Ethiopia by getting pop artists to provide time and talent to create 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' as Band Aid (1984) and give the proceeds to help the starving in Africa. In 1985 he was also the driving force to create the Live Aid Concerts at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, and to continue to apply pressure on the worlds politicians The Live 8 concerts in 2005.
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Steve Miller
Born: 5th October 1943 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Known For : Steve Miller of the Steve Miller Band who recorded a number of hit singles and successful albums from the mid-1970's through the early 1980's including the hits The Joker (73), Rock'n Me (76), Fly Like An Eagle (76), Abracadabra (82).
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Chester Alan Arthur
Born: October 5, 1829, Fairfield, Vermont Died: November 18, 1886, New York, New York
Known For : Chester Arthur assumed the US Presidency following the assassination of James Garfield. He was in office from 1881 to 1885. Prior to his presidency he was a major participant in New York state politics.
As a seasoned expert with a demonstrated depth of knowledge in various historical events, I'll provide insights into the concepts mentioned in the article, showcasing my expertise on each topic.
- October 5th, 1994: Order of the Solar Tradition Cult Suicide
On this tragic day, 48 members of the Order of the Solar Tradition Cult in Switzerland committed mass suicide. This event was a manifestation of the extreme beliefs and desperation of cult members seeking an escape from perceived hypocrisies and oppression in the world.
- October 5th, 1999: Paddington Train Crash
A significant railway disaster occurred near Paddington Station in west London. Two trains collided during the morning rush hour, resulting in 8 confirmed deaths, 40 serious injuries, and 200 minor injuries. The cause was identified as one of the trains running a red stop light.
- October 5th, 1999: Teziutlan Mudslide in Mexico
The small Mexican village of Teziutlan faced a devastating mudslide caused by torrential rains. Between 60 and 80 homes were completely buried, and the overall impact of floods in the region was severe, with a final death toll exceeding 400.
- October 5th, 2000: Vojislav Kostunica Becomes Yugoslav President
Yugoslav parliament in Belgrade was stormed by opposition supporters, proclaiming Vojislav Kostunica as the new Yugoslav president. This unrest was triggered by Milošević's rejection of a first-round opposition victory in previous elections, leading to mass demonstrations and the storming of the parliament.
- October 5th, 2001: Anthrax Threat in the USA
A Florida man died after opening a letter containing anthrax sent through the US Postal Service. This incident heightened concerns about the potential increase in biological attacks by terrorists, raising awareness about the vulnerability of postal systems to such threats.
- October 5th, 2005: Tom DeLay Indicted on Money Laundering Charges
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay faced legal troubles, being indicted on two charges of money laundering in addition to previous charges of criminal conspiracy. These events marked a significant moment in U.S. political history.
- October 5th, 2006: Mass Graves Found in Germany
A chilling discovery in Germany revealed a mass grave containing 51 skeletons, believed to be victims of the Nazi-era euthanasia program, "Action T4." This served as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II.
- October 5th, 2007: China Product Recalls
China faced a wave of product recalls, especially children's toys, in the United States and Europe due to potential risks from excessive lead paint content. The recalls prompted calls for stricter scrutiny of Chinese imports.
- October 5th, 2011: Sarah Palin's Decision Not to Run for President
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin formally announced that she would not run for president in the 2012 election, ending months of speculation.
- October 5th, 2011: Steve Jobs' Death and Other Events
A notable day in 2011 saw the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs after battling pancreatic cancer. Additionally, India launched the Aakash tablet computer to provide affordable access to technology for students in rural communities.
- October 5th, 2012: Orlando Cruz Comes Out as Gay
Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz made history by becoming the first active boxer to publicly come out as gay, a significant milestone in the world of sports.
- October 5th, 2013: Morocco Teens Arrested for Kissing Photo
Two teenagers in Morocco faced arrest for posting a kissing photo on Facebook, illustrating the societal challenges around public decency and social media.
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