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On February 5, 2024, history was made with unforgettable moments. From monumental events to fascinating stories, let's take a trip down memory lane on this date in history. Discover the significance of this day and its impact on the world.

1597 A group of early Japanese Christians, known as the 26 Martyrs, are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society
1631 Puritan minister and founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams first arrives in Boston from England
1736 Methodist religious leaders John Wesley and Charles Wesley arrive in Savannah, Georgia
1778 Articles of Confederation ratified by 2nd state, South Carolina
1811 Prince George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, is appointed as Prince-Regent after his father King George III is recognized as insane due to mental illness
1861 Louisiana delegation except Mr Bouligny withdraws from Congress (US Civil War)
1870 1st motion picture shown to a theater audience, Philadelphia
1900 The United States and the United Kingdom sign treaty for Panama Canal
1918 1st US pilot to down an enemy airplane, Stephen W. Thompson
1922 Reader's Digest magazine 1st published
1936 National Wildlife Federation forms
1937 FDR proposes enlarging Supreme Court, "court packing" plan failed
1944 "Captain American" serial film premieres starring Dick Purcell, first appearance of a Marvel superhero outside a comic
1945 US troops under General Douglas MacArthur enter Manila in the Philippines after a month long battle, ending three years of Japanese military occupation
1969 United States population reaches 200 million
1969 Vince Lombardi, becomes part owner, vice-president, general manager, and head coach of NFL Washington Redskins
1971 Apollo 14, 3rd US manned Moon expedition, lands near Fra Mauro Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell (Apollo 14) walk on Moon for 4 hrs
1972 Bob Douglas is 1st African American elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
1988 1st prime-time wrestling match in 30 yrs, André the Giant defeats Hulk Hogan
1990 Notre Dame becomes 1st team to sell its game to a major network (NBC)
1994 "Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego," debuts on Fox TV
2014 Google Vice President Susan Wojcicki is named CEO of YouTube
2016 Computer hackers try to steal 1 billion from Federal Reserve Bank of New York using Bangladesh banking codes, steal 81 million before a typo alerts authorities
2017 Heavy metal band Black Sabbath play their last concert in their home town Birmingham, England
2020 US Senate votes to acquit President Donald Trump 52-48 on charges of abuse of power and 53-47 on obstruction of Congress

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