The 'ILOVEYOU' computer virus infected over 50 million computers worldwide in just a few hours
Created by a Filipino computer student, the virus spread via email with the subject line 'ILOVEYOU.' It caused an estimated $10 billion in damages by...
May 5 in History
Significant events that happened on this day.
Historical Events
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1961
Alan Shepard became the first American in space aboard Freedom 7
MajorHis 15-minute suborbital flight reached an altitude of 116 miles, making him the second human in space after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Famously,...
1955
West Germany became a fully sovereign nation and joined NATO
Just 10 years after defeat in World War II, West Germany regained independence from Allied occupation. This move alarmed the Soviet Union so much they...
1925
A Tennessee teacher was arrested for teaching evolution, sparking the famous Scopes Monkey Trial
John Scopes agreed to be prosecuted to test the state's new anti-evolution law. The trial became a media circus featuring famous lawyers Clarence Darr...
1904
Cy Young pitched the first perfect game in American League history
The legendary pitcher retired all 27 batters in order against the Philadelphia Athletics. At age 37, he proved he was still dominant in baseball's mod...
1891
Carnegie Hall opened in New York City with Tchaikovsky himself conducting
The famous composer traveled from Russia to conduct at the opening night concert. The hall was originally called 'Music Hall' until 1898. It was nearl...
1862
Mexican forces defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla, creating Cinco de Mayo
MajorDespite being outnumbered nearly 2-to-1, Mexican troops defeated the French in a battle that became a symbol of Mexican resistance. Ironically, Cinco...
1818
Karl Marx, the philosopher who would inspire communist revolutions worldwide, was born
MajorThe German philosopher and economist would go on to write 'Das Kapital' and co-author 'The Communist Manifesto.' His ideas would influence over a thir...
1494
Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica on his second voyage to the New World
He named the island 'Santiago' but the name didn't stick - locals continued calling it 'Xaymaca' (Land of Wood and Water). Columbus was actually looki...