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Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century.

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Today is Friday, December 5, 2025. It’s the 339th day of the year, and we’re on week 49.

Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as FactstoryHub’s Fact of the Day!

Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!

We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on December 5 in history? Keep reading to find out!

The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.

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.

OTD in 2019: Speaker of the US House of Representatives
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NASA successfully launched Exploration Flight Test 1 to test the Orion crew module.

OTD in 2014: 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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, directed by Peter Jackson, premiered in New York.

OTD in 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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George Washington was re-elected as the US President.

OTD in 1792: George Washington was re-elected as the US President.

President George Washington was re-elected by a unanimous vote in the Electoral College, along with John Adams being re-elected as Vice President.

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These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!

December 5: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Famous Birthdays

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.

2004

Jules LeBlanc

American Actress Jules LeBlanc was born on December 5, 2004, in Georgia, USA. She is 21 years old today!

2009

Owen Cooper

English Actor Owen Cooper was born on December 5, 2009, in England, UK. He is 16 years old today!

1985

Frankie Muniz

American Actor Frankie Muniz was born on December 5, 1985, in New Jersey, USA. He is 40 years old today!

1969

Catherine Tate

English Actress Catherine Tate was born on December 5, 1969, in England, UK. She is 56 years old today!

Today's Quote

Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here's what's been said on this day in history.

2014

“Quick Reminder: Everyone is faking it.”

RuPaul

(American Drag Queen)

Today's Special Holiday

Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's one of today's special holidays you can participate in.

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.

Shower Thoughts

Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, "how many balloons would it take to float a human?"

We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day.

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Fact Of The Day

Richard Nixon sitting in a suit and tie, holding papers

After Lyndon B. Johnson’s death in January 1973, Richard Nixon was the only living US President until Gerald Ford succeeded him in August 1974.

Fast Facts About Today

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on December 5

  • Day of Week

    Friday

  • Day of Year

    Day 339

  • Week Number

    Week 49

  • Decade

    2020s

  • Leap Year

    2025 is not a leap year

  • Zodiac Sign

    Sagittarius

  • Birthstone

    Turquoise

  • Birth Flower

    Holly

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Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." FactstoryHub, 3 Feb. 2023, www.factstoryhub.com/day/today/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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Ward, L. (2025, December 4). Facts & Events That Happened Today In History. FactstoryHub. https://factstoryhub.com/day/today/

Chicago

Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." FactstoryHub, December 4, 2025. https://factstoryhub.com/day/today/.

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Luke Ward is the owner of FactstoryHub. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights.

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