February 5 in History

• 1597

  February 5, 1597:

  The Japanese government crucifies 26 Japanese Catholics, who are also referred to as the 26 martyrs.

• 1900

  February 5, 1900:

  Great Britain and the United States sign the first Hay-Pauncefote Treaty over the proposed Panama Canal’s control.

• 1919

  February 5, 1919:

  The Constitution of Mexico is adopted by the country.

• February 5, 1919:

  Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks establish the prestigious Hollywood film studio, the United Artists Corporation.

• 1936

  February 5, 1936:

  The silent film, “Modern Times”, which Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed and starred in, is released.

• 1943

  February 5, 1943:

  Boxer Jake LaMotta becomes the first boxer to defeat Sugar Ray Robinson.

• 1972

  February 5, 1972:

  The Basketball Hall of Fame inducts the first African-American, Bob Douglas.

• 1994

  February 5, 1994:

  Civil rights leader Medgar Evers’ killer, Byron De La Beckwith is convicted.

• 2017

  February 5, 2017:

  The Super Bowl records its first overtime game when the New England Patriots face and defeat the Atlanta Falcons.

• 2020

  February 5, 2020:

  The United States Senate acquits President Donald Trump following his impeachment by the US House of Representatives.