December 5th is officially World Soil Day and Ninja Day.
We’re now on the 339th day of the year, and have only 26 days remaining in 2025. We also have 20 days away from Christmas Day.
December 5th in history was a very important day for film and TV, music and celebrities. Here you’ll find historic events that happened on this very day.
Did you know that on this day, December 5, 2008, O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery? He was granted parole nine years later.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about December 5th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on December 5 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, announced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump would be drawn up for the abuse of power.
NASA successfully launched Exploration Flight Test 1 to test the Orion crew module.
The flight was completed without a crew to test the various systems aboard the module to ensure safe passage for future astronauts. The Orion spacecraft is set to return humans to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo mission at some point in the 2030s.
Famous Births
If today’s your birthday, you share this special day with Walt Disney! Here are other famous people born on this day.
Age
21 years old
Born IN
Georgia, USA
Age
16 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1901
Walt Disney
American Entrepreneur
Died On
Dec 15, 1966 (Age 65)
Born IN
Illinois, USA
1985
Frankie Muniz
American Actor
Age
40 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
1969
Catherine Tate
English Actress
Age
56 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Sagittarius zodiac sign.
Independence is tantamount to Sagittarians’ happiness, and they will go out of their way to ensure they are always self-sufficient.
People born in December have the Blue Topaz birthstone. This gemstone offers prosperity and fortune to the wearer while also protecting them from harm.
For people born on this day, your estimated date of conception falls on March 14 in the same year.
A baby that is conceived on December 5, 2025, will be born around August 28, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, December 5th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1918 — 2013
Nelson Mandela
South African President Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918. He died on this day in 2013, at age 95 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
1756 — 1791
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756. He died on this day in 1791, at age 35 in Vienna, Austria.
Quotes
Of all of the quotes said on this day, these are the most well-known ones spoken on December 5th throughout history.
1982
“Fame is very agreeable, but the bad thing is that it goes on 24 hours a day.”
Gabriel García Márquez
(Colombian Novelist)
Special Holidays
If you've got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
International
World Soil Day
Without soil, the world would starve, yet we never spend any time appreciating it. World Soil Day is an excellent opportunity to look at how we can eat more sustainably. It also raises awareness of the importance of healthy soil and its proper management.
World
International Ninja Day
Ninjas may not have been quite what we reimagine them as, but they were still pretty damn awesome. So celebrating Ninja Day is a whole lot of fun! You could read their history, watch some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, dress up as a ninja, or watch movies with ninjas.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Human Rights Day
5 days
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Christmas Eve
19 days
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Christmas Day
20 days
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Bacon Day
25 days
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New Year's Day
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