1989 - The Dalai Lama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his nonviolent campaign to end the Chinese domination of Tibet.
1970 - PBS, the Public Broadcasting Company, is founded.
1947 - U.S. President Harry S. Truman gives the first televised White House address; his principal address was to 'conserve food'
1923 - Edwin Hubble identifies Cepheid variable star
1910 - Portugal overthrows its monarchy and declares itself a republic.
This Day In Business
2011 - Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, and the visionary behind the Ipod, Iphone, and Ipad, passes away.
1992 - Pixar hires Joe Ranft to be its animation storyboard artist and voice actor
1857 - City of Anaheim founded. "Ana" from Santa Ana River, "Heim" - German for home.
2001 - Barry Bonds breaks Mark McGwire's home run record hitting his 71st of the season.
October 5th Holiday
World Teachers Day - Recognizes the importance of teachers and commemorates teacher organizations worldwide.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the October 5 Birthday Horoscope.
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