1984 - The NASA space shuttle Discovery returns from its voyage and lands safely
1984 - Capital Punishment was abolished in Western Australia.
1977 - NASA's Voyager 1 that was meant to explore the solar system was launched after a brief delay
1915 - The peaceful Zimmerwald Conference begins to take place
1882 - First US Labor Day parade in NYC
This Day In Business
1958 - Color video recording is successful on magnetic tape for the first time.
1986 - Third annual MTV Music Awards' biggest winner is the Norwegian group "a-ha"
1881 - Thumb Fire causes $53,236,434 in damage (adjusted for inflation)
1972 - A horrific tragedy - terrorists murder 11 Israeli Athletes at the Munich Olympics.
September 5th Holiday
Veterans Day (Denmark) - Honors all those that have served and are currently serving in Denmark's armed forces.
Today's Birthday Trivia
Hercules was her love interest in the show Xena: Warrior Princess. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the September 5 Birthday Horoscope.
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