October 5 in History

• 1946

  October 5, 1946:

  The first annual Cannes Film Festival comes to a close.

• 1956

  October 5, 1956:

  American epic religious drama film named "The Ten Commandments" premieres in theatres across the country.

• 1961

  October 5, 1961:

  The American romantic comedy film called “Breakfast at Tiffany's" is released. Blake Edwards worked as the director.

• 1962

  October 5, 1962:

  The British spy film entitled "Dr. No”, directed by Terence Young, is released.

• 1970

  October 5, 1970:

  American television program distributor, PBS, becomes a public television station in the United States.

• October 5, 1970:

  The English rock band Led Zeppelin issues their 3rd studio album under the theme “Led Zeppelin III”.

• 1973

  October 5, 1973:

  English singer and songwriter, Elton John drops his 7th studio album called “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”.

• 1990

  October 5, 1990:

  The American biographical drama film titled "Henry and June", directed by Philip Kaufman, is released.

• 1999

  October 5, 1999:

  Paul McCartney releases his 11th solo studio album dubbed “Run Devil Run” in the United States.