Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
November 5 Thursday, November 5, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on November 5 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
5
Holidays
1499
Science 527 years ago
The Catholicon, written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc in Tréguier, is published; this is the first Breton dictionary as well as the first French dictionary.
The Catholicon, written by Jehan Lagadeuc in 1464, is published in Tréguier as the first Breton dictionary and the first French dictionary.
History
What happened on November 5
12 verified entries Full timeline
- 1009War
Berber forces led by Sulayman ibn al-Hakam defeat the Umayyad caliph Muhammad II of Córdoba in the Battle of Qantish.
Berber forces led by Sulayman ibn al-Hakam defeat the Umayyad caliph Muhammad II in the Battle of Qantish.
- 1138World history
Lý Anh Tông is enthroned as emperor of Vietnam at the age of two, beginning a 37-year reign.
Lý Anh Tông becomes emperor of Vietnam at the age of two, starting a 37-year reign.
- 1499Science
The Catholicon, written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc in Tréguier, is published; this is the first Breton dictionary as well as the first French dictionary.
The Catholicon, written by Jehan Lagadeuc in 1464, is published in Tréguier as the first Breton dictionary and the first French dictionary.
- 1556War
Second Battle of Panipat: Fighting begins between the forces of Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, the Hindu king at Delhi and the forces of the Muslim emperor Akbar.
Hem Chandra Vikramaditya's forces clash with those of Mughal emperor Akbar in the Second Battle of Panipat, a decisive struggle for control of northern India.
- 1605UK history
Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes is arrested in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, where he had planted gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the building and kill King James I of England.
Guy Fawkes is arrested in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, where he had hidden explosives intended to destroy the building and assassinate King James I.
- 1688UK history
Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge the rule of King James II of England (James VII of Scotland).
Prince William III arrives in Brixham with a Dutch fleet, challenging King James II's rule.
- 1757War
Seven Years' War: Frederick the Great defeats the allied armies of France and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Rossbach.
Frederick the Great routs a French-Holy Roman coalition force at the Battle of Rossbach.
- 1780US history
French-American forces under Colonel LaBalme are defeated by Miami Chief Little Turtle.
Colonel LaBalme's forces suffer a defeat at the hands of Miami Chief Little Turtle near Ouiatenon.
- 1828European history
Greek War of Independence: The French Morea expedition to recapture Morea (now the Peloponnese) ends when the last Ottoman forces depart the peninsula.
French forces complete their mission in the Morea expedition as the last Ottoman troops withdraw from the Peloponnese, securing Greek independence in the region.
- 1862US history
American Indian Wars: In Minnesota, 303 Dakota warriors are found guilty of rape and murder of whites and are sentenced to death. Thirty-eight are ultimately hanged and the others reprieved.
Thirty-eight Dakota warriors are hanged for crimes including rape and murder against white settlers in Minnesota; the rest receive presidential pardons.
- 1991Disaster
Tropical Storm Thelma causes flash floods in the Philippine city of Ormoc, killing more than 4,900 people.
Tropical Storm Thelma triggers flash floods in Ormoc, resulting in over 4,900 fatalities.
- 2013Science
India launches the Mars Orbiter Mission, its first interplanetary probe.
India launches its first interplanetary probe, the Mars Orbiter Mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Born today
Famous birthdays on November 5
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 42
Baruto Kaito
Estonian sumo wrestler
Baruto Kaito, an Estonian politician and former professional sumo wrestler who reached the top division in 2006 and achieved ōzeki rank, turns 42 today.
Born
1984
Turns 42
today
Martin Dies
Jr., American lawyer, judge and politician
1901 – 1972
Sajjad Zaheer
Indian author and poet
1905 – 1973
Vivien Leigh
Indian-British actress
1913 – 1967
Kris Jenner
American talent manager and businesswoman
b. 1955 · 71
Sergei Berezin
Russian ice hockey player
b. 1971 · 55
Virat Kohli
Indian cricketer
b. 1988 · 38
Music
The number one songs on November 5
Across the years Full chart history
🇬🇧 #1 on November 5, 1981
"Stand and Deliver"
by Adam and the Ants
The dandy highwayman spent five weeks at the top — a brash, glam-pop coronation.
#1 for 5 weeks
Also #1 on this day
- 1965"Ticket To Ride"— The Beatles
- 1972"Metal Guru"— T. Rex
- 2003"Make Luv"— Room 5 ft. Oliver Cheatham
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport November 5, 1982
Aston Villa shock Bayern Munich for the European Cup
In Rotterdam, late substitute Peter Withe scores the winner as Villa lift the trophy on their first attempt.
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🔬 Science November 5, 2013
India launches the Mars Orbiter Mission, its first interplanetary probe.
India launches its first interplanetary probe, the Mars Orbiter Mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Read the storyToday is also
Holidays & observances
5 celebrated today
Bank Transfer Day (United States)
International
Bank Transfer Day was a consumer activism initiative calling for a voluntary switch from commercial banks to not-for-profit credit unions by November 5, 2011
Colón Day (Panama)
International
Public holidays in Panama include:
Guy Fawkes Night (United Kingdom, New Zealand and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), and its related observances: West Country Carnival (English West Country)
International
The West Country Carnival Circuits are an annual celebration featuring a parade of illuminated carts in the English West Country
Cinco de noviembre (Negros, Philippines)
International
The Negros Revolution, commemorated and popularly known as the Fifth of November or Negros Day was a political movement in the Philippines that established a government on Negros Island in 1898, durin
Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Karnataka, India)
International
Kanaka Dasa (1509-1606) also known as Daasashreshta Kanakadasa, was a Haridasa saint and philosopher of Dvaita Vedanta, from present-day Karnataka, India