Remembrance on April 5
International Events:| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1722 | Jacob Roggeveen discovered Easter Island. |
| 1768 | First U.S. Chamber of Commerce forms New York City. |
| 1814 | Netherlands Bank issued it's first currency. |
| 1896 | First modern Olympic Games officially opened in Athens. |
| 1964 | First driverless trains run on London Underground. |
National Events:
| Year | Event |
| 1919 | India's first modern shipping company Scindia Steam Navigation's first ship "Liberty" started its journey. |
| 1949 | Indian Boy Scout and Girl Guide were established and renamed as Bharat Scouts and Guides. |
| 1957 | Communists won the first elections in Kerala and E. M. S. Namboodiripad is sworn as the first Chief Minister. |
| 1961 | Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in New Delhi. |
| 1979 | First Naval Museum of India was established in Bombay. |
Days Observed on April 5:
| Name of the Day | Observed Country/Organization |
| Children's Day | Palestinian territories |
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