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 provided the voice of Batgirl in Batman: The Animated Series, and she had an on-again-off-again relationship with Rob Lowe. 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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