October 5th
Month:
Day:
- 1274 Mongol army lands on Tsushima Island, marking Kublai Khan's first attack on Japan.
- 1994 NBA shortens 3-point distance to 22 feet, boosting offensive scores; Michael Jordan sets career highs.
- 1984 Marc Garneau becomes first Canadian in space; STS-41-G also includes 2 women astronauts.
- 1962 James Bond makes theatrical debut in 'Dr. No', starring Sean Connery as 007.
- 1947 Harry Truman delivers first televised presidential speech, calling for grain conservation.
- 2011 Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. and Pixar, passes away.
- 1813 Chief Tecumseh killed at Battle of Thames, as U.S. forces defeat British and allied Indian warriors.
- 1919 Enzo Ferrari debuts in first race; later founds Auto Avio Construzioni Ferrari.
