Today's History

05 May, 2025's History

The study of the past is known as history. Historical events are the foundation of human civilization. These events are crucial for competitive exams and everyday life, especially in the academic world.
See below for more information about similar events that occurred today on May 05, throughout India and around the world.

05 May History

Some days/dates are observed by various groups or a community, country, national, or international organisations in commemoration of a specific person, event, or acknowledgment. Let us look at the Important days in 05 May.

birthday-icon.pngFamous People's Birthday on 05 May Birth Anniversary

Birthdays of notable people and popular celebrities who have set an example of living an inspiring life in front of society, country. Learn about famous personalities born on 05 May.

1937 - Major Hoshiar Singh Jayanti Download App

Param Vir Chakra awarded Indian soldier Major Hoshiar Singh was born.

1936 - Hoshiar Singh Dahiya Jayanti

Param Vir Chakra winner Brigadier Hoshiar Singh Dahiya was born on 5 May 1936.

1935 - Abid Surti Birthday Download App

National award winner and Hindi-Gujarati litterateur Abid Surti was born.

1929 - Abdul Hamid Qaiser Jayanti Download App

Abdul Hamid Qaiser, one of the famous revolutionaries of India, was born.

1916 - Giani Zail Singh Jayanti Download App

Former President of India Giani Zail Singh was born.

1903 - Avinashalingam Chettiar Jayanti Download App

Avinashalingam Chettiar, an Indian lawyer, Gandhian leader, politician and freedom fighter, was born.

1818 - Karl Marx Jayanti Download App

Karl Marx, the famous German philosopher, economist and scientist, was born.

deat--anniversaries.pngDeath Anniversaries on 05 May

Some people become famous because of their good work even after death. Today, on 05 May, on the death anniversary of those people, let us know about them so that they always remain present in our memories.
A list of Death Anniversaries of Famous People on 05 May:

2017 - Leela Seth Punyatithi Download App

Leela Seth, the first woman judge of the High Court in India, passed away.

2006 - Naushad Ali Punyatithi Download App

Famous film composer Naushad Ali passed away.

1961 - Gorakh Prasad Punyatithi Website

Gorakh Prasad, a mathematician, editor of the Hindi Encyclopedia and a multi-talented writer of scientific literature in Hindi, passed away.

1953 - R. K. Shanmukham Chetty Punyatithi Download App

Politician and first Finance Minister of independent India R. K. Shanmukham Chetty passed away.

1821 - Napoleon Bonaparte Punyatithi Download App

French military officer and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte died.

Events-Glance.png Events At A Glance

Today's day - Diwas
Movies World - EntertainmentNaushad Ali Punyatithi
Politicians - Political ArenaLeela Seth Punyatithi, R. K. Shanmukham Chetty Punyatithi, Napoleon Bonaparte Punyatithi

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"History" is not just a collection of dates and events; it is the heartbeat of time that brings the echoes of the past alive in the present. It is a chain of stories that resonate with tales of kings, commoners, wars, love, sacrifices, and knowledge. History tells us where we come from, what we have learned, and where we can go.

It is a wonderful medium to peek into the alleys of the past, which not only brings forth the wisdom and struggles of our ancestors but also guides our present and future.
History is the mirror in which we see not only our identity but also understand the journey of civilization. In the words of E.H. Carr, history is essentially a dialogue between the past and the present. Human civilization stands on the foundation of these historical events. We can learn a lot from these events. These events are especially important for competitive exams, everyday life, and the academic world.

At ultranewstv.com, we maintain such historical records in a detailed and organized manner. Here, you will learn about the events inscribed on the pages of history and know about the incidents that changed the shape of the world. Also, details about famous personalities, their birthdays, birth anniversaries (special birthdays), and death anniversaries (special tribute articles) are a major highlight of our website.

In competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, CAPF, Police, etc., questions are also asked about dates and important days. To know about the events that happened today or today's history, be sure to visit the ‘Aaj ka Itihas - Today in History’ section. This section will serve as a history hub or history library for you.
In short, we present to you — the Historical Diary.

 
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