🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on April 5:

1984 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in the National Basketball Association, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s record with his signature skyhook.

1951 — Julius and Ethel Rosenberg received death sentences for providing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union amid widespread fears of spreading communism during the Red Scare.

1879 — Chile declared war on Peru and Bolivia, launching the War of the Pacific over control of valuable nitrate-rich territories.

1818 — Chilean forces led by General Bernardo O’Higgins and José de San Martín triumphed at the Battle of Maipú, ensuring independence from Spain.

1621 — The Mayflower departed Plymouth, Massachusetts, after delivering 102 Pilgrims and establishing one of the first permanent English colonies in North America.

1614 — Pocahontas married John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, fostering a temporary peace between English settlers and the Powhatan Confederacy.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On April 5, we’re singing to:

Thomas Hobbes (1588) — English philosopher known for his seminal work Leviathan, which laid the foundation for modern political philosophy.

Pharrell Williams (1973) — American musician, producer, and entrepreneur celebrated for hits, including the iconic "Happy," and his influence on pop and hip-hop music.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On April 5, we’re saying goodbye to:

John Winthrop (1649) — Colonial governor and a leading figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Georges Danton (1794) — French revolutionary leader and key figure during the Reign of Terror, executed for his opposition to extreme measures.

Howard Hughes (1976) — American entrepreneur, aviator, and filmmaker, remembered for his innovations in aviation and his eccentric reclusiveness.

Kurt Cobain (1994) — American musician and frontman of Nirvana, whose raw, emotional songwriting shaped the grunge music era.

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