November 5 in History

5 November in History – 170 years ago

Siege of Sevastopol

Europe 1854: Siege of Sevastopol

The Allies decided to destroy Russian power in the Black Sea by capturing the key naval base... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of South America 1883: End of the War of the Pacific
South America 1883
End of the War of the Pacific
By 1883, Chile was the clear victor in the War of the Pacific, occupying all the important...
Historical Atlas of Europe 1854: Siege of Sevastopol
Europe 1854
Siege of Sevastopol
The Allies decided to destroy Russian power in the Black Sea by capturing the key naval base of...
 

on 5 November 1956

Soviets threaten UK, France, & Israel

All Events on 5 November

ends   1956
Israel conquers Sinai and Gaza Strip
  1956
Soviets threaten UK, France, & Israel
ends   1942
British conquer Vichy Madagascar
  1930
Chinese Nationalists begin their Encirclement Campaigns against the Communists
starts   1927
Ikhwan revolt against Ibn Saud
ends   1916
French offensive east of Verdun
  1916
Kingdom of Poland proclaimed in German occupied Poland
ends   1914
Germans repel British attack on Tanga
ends   1911
Italians occupy coast of Tripolitania
starts   1881
NZ government suppresses Parihaka
starts   1860
Sardinians capture Gaeta by siege
  1828
Last French troops withdraw from Spain*
starts   410
Constantine III recruits Franks and Alemanni*
ends   171
Iazyges attack Dacia, defeating Romans*
ends   171
Hasdingi attack Costoboci, who become Roman allies*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 5 November for purposes of Omniatlas

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