On This Day – 5th May: A Glance Through History : Assam Jobs Guide

🗓️ On This Day – 5th May: A Glance Through History

Welcome to “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com, your daily dose of history and insight. Let's look at what makes May 5th a remarkable date in the chronicles of world, Indian, and Assamese history.

🌍 Global Events on May 5

• 1821 – Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor, died in exile on the island of Saint Helena.
• 1961 – Alan Shepard became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft.
• 1945 – The Netherlands was officially liberated from Nazi Germany at the end of World War II.

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🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 5

• 2006 – Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) was established to promote high-quality science education.
• 1921 – The famous poet Subramania Bharati’s works were published posthumously in a complete collection, influencing Indian literature.

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🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 5

While May 5 doesn't mark a major holiday in Assam, it is a day of:

• Literary reflections: Schools and colleges often conduct poetry readings, inspired by Indian poets like Bharati.
• Science awareness: Institutions sometimes organize science exhibitions or talks in connection with Alan Shepard’s space journey and the establishment of IISER.

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🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 5

• Karl Marx (1818) – German philosopher, economist, and political theorist who co-authored The Communist Manifesto.
• Adele (1988) – British singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and Grammy-winning albums.
• Gennady Padalka (1958) – Russian cosmonaut who holds the world record for most cumulative time spent in space.

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🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 5

• Napoleon Bonaparte (1821) – One of history’s greatest military commanders, died in exile.
• Pratap Chandra Sarangi's mother (2020) – Noted in the Indian media for her influence on the politician's humble lifestyle and values.

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💬 Quote of the Day

“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.”

— Napoleon Bonaparte

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🧠 Did You Know?

• Alan Shepard’s 15-minute flight made the U.S. the second country after the Soviet Union to send a human into space.
• Karl Marx's ideas continue to influence political theory, economics, and sociology even in the 21st century.

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🧾 Closing Thoughts

May 5 offers a mix of revolutionary ideas, space exploration, and literary reflection. Whether it’s the legacy of Napoleon or the poetic power of Bharati, this date marks significant milestones that have shaped thought and action across the world.

🗓️ Keep following AssamJobsGuide.com to explore more historic events and untold stories in our daily ‘On This Day’ series.